NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The design for the Aero L-39 Albatros originated in Czechoslovakian in 1966.
It remains the most popular advanced jet training aircraft in the world today. Pilots from some thirty nations around the world get their training in the aircraft.
The popularity of the aircraft is due to numerous attributes. It uses an extremely reliable and efficient turbofan engine that is simple to maintain. Pilots report excellent visibility all around the aircraft. Docile handling characteristics plus high performance make the
Albatros an excellent advanced trainer. An added benefit is the ability to operated from smooth grass and unimproved landing fields.
In addition to pilot training, the L-39 is used for ordnance training and light troop support.
A total of some 2,863 Aero L-29 Albatros aircraft were produced through 1999.
The pictures just above and below are for the rc L-39 Albatros for sale by Nitro Planes. It comes in both silver and red. Included is a brushless motor turning a 64 mm fan.
The Electric Jet Factory has a rc L-39 Albatros RTF for EDF power for sale. It has a wing span of 31" and a length of 38". Included with it are a 4300 kV brushless motor EDF unit, ESC, and servos.
The Fei Bao Jets web site shows a rc L-39 Albatros. The only information given is that it has a wing span of 57" and a length of 74".
ElectriFly has a rc L-39 Albatros. It is an ARF and includes a 20-40-3500 motor and fan unit. Wing span measures 25" with fuselage length at 31". Ready to fly weight should come out to right around one pound.
Skymaster USA has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF. Wing span is 68" and fuselage length is 86". You will need a 17 to 27 lb. thrust turbine to power the it. Weigh should be between between 26 and 28 lbs.
K & A has three rc L-39 Albatros kits. Their 33 1/2" wing span has a fiberglass fuse and hollow molded wings. Recommended power are Mega 1615-2 or Hacker B40-11 motors driving either a Mini 480 or HW 609 fan.
K & A has a rc L-39 Albatros with a wing span of 48". Materials used are a fiberglass fuselage and foam core wings. You can power it with a Mega 220-3 or Hacker B50-13 motor and Mini 480 or HW 609 fans.
K & A has a slope soarer rc L-39 Albatros kit. It has a 48" wing span with a RG-15 air foil. Upon completion it should weigh between 30 and 35 ounces.
Airworld Modellbau has two rc L-39 Albatros radio control airplanes for sale featuring an all fiberglass design. The smaller has a wing span of 54" and a length of 69". You can power it with ducted fans or a turbine engine. All up weight is around 14 1/2 lbs.
The last two pictures below are of the larger Airworld Modellbau rc L-39 Albatros. It has a wing span of 75" and a length of 96 1/2". For power you will need a minimum 26 lb. thrust turbine. All up weight is 35 lbs.
Aero L-39 Albatros
