Aero Vodochody, IAI sign agreement
Aero Vodochody and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a partnership agreement concerning technical and marketing cooperation for light attack and training aircraft, AERO Vodochody announced on 24 April.
The companies will integrate new IAI avionics and other solutions into the L-159 light attack/trainer aircraft, and IAI virtual training solutions as part of the overall L-39NG training system to enhance pilot training.
The L-159 aircraft is equipped with an advanced IAI multi-mode radar for all-weather, day and night operations. It can be equipped with IAI's real time tactical data link supporting a high capability of situational awareness presentation and can carry a wide range of NATO standard stores including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and laser guided bombs.
Joseph Weiss, IAI president and CEO said: ‘The cooperation with Aero Vodochody opens up new and exciting opportunities by combining the impressive proven performance of the L-159, with new innovative IAI systems, to provide customers with aircraft that meet their future requirements.’
The two-seat L-159 is a derivate of the single-seat L-159, primarily designed for advanced and operational/lead-in fighter training.
The L-39NG aircraft, based on the aerodynamic concept of the current L-39, is a trainer designed to meet the comprehensive pilot training requirements of modern air forces.
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