Aero Vodochody
Country: Czech Republic
Founded: 1919
Headquarters: Odolena Voda, Czech Republic
About Aero Vodochody
Aero Vodochody is the Czech Republic's primary aircraft manufacturer, one of the oldest aviation companies in the world. Best known for the L-159 ALCA (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft) — the Czech Air Force's light attack jet — and the L-39/L-159 Albatros family of jet trainers, among the most widely used jet trainers globally with 3,000+ built and operated by 60+ countries. The L-39NG is the modernized version with new avionics and engine. Aero Vodochody is also developing the L-39NG as a light combat aircraft. The company is majority owned by Penta Investments.
Specializations
- jet trainers
- light combat aircraft
- turboprop aircraft
Notable Programs
- L-39 Albatros
- L-159 ALCA
- L-39NG
- L-29 Delfin
Weapon Systems (2)
- Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros - trainer [air]
- Aero Vodochody L-39NG - trainer [air]