Syrian "Elki" continue to perform combat missions
Combat training aircraft L-39 "Albatross" in Syria have become formidable light attack aircraft, they still often take off for combat missions, writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
It was repeatedly noted earlier that these “flying desks” do not have modern defense systems against anti-aircraft missiles, so the pilots take a serious risk when going on missions.
“The combat training L-39 during the time of the Warsaw Pact were the main vehicles of such designation in the air force of the Soviet Union and a number of other countries that are members of this military-political organization. A large amount of this technology was supplied to friendly states, one of which was Syria. 80 L-55ZO and 39 L-44ZA were sent to this Arab country in 39-s from Czechoslovakia, ”the publication says.
With take-off weight in 5 200 kg, the aircraft are able to climb to an altitude of 9 km and reach a maximum speed of 630 km / h. Flight range - more than 1700 km.
It is noted that the X-NUMX-mm double-barreled cannon with ammunition in 39 shells can be mounted on the L-23, and blocks with sixteen unmanaged rocket 150-mm shells or hanging up to 57 bombs weighing up to 4 kg each can be mounted on four suspension points.
Currently, according to various estimates, about 40 of such aircraft have survived as part of the Syrian Air Force.
It was repeatedly noted earlier that these “flying desks” do not have modern defense systems against anti-aircraft missiles, so the pilots take a serious risk when going on missions.
“The combat training L-39 during the time of the Warsaw Pact were the main vehicles of such designation in the air force of the Soviet Union and a number of other countries that are members of this military-political organization. A large amount of this technology was supplied to friendly states, one of which was Syria. 80 L-55ZO and 39 L-44ZA were sent to this Arab country in 39-s from Czechoslovakia, ”the publication says.
With take-off weight in 5 200 kg, the aircraft are able to climb to an altitude of 9 km and reach a maximum speed of 630 km / h. Flight range - more than 1700 km.
It is noted that the X-NUMX-mm double-barreled cannon with ammunition in 39 shells can be mounted on the L-23, and blocks with sixteen unmanaged rocket 150-mm shells or hanging up to 57 bombs weighing up to 4 kg each can be mounted on four suspension points.
Currently, according to various estimates, about 40 of such aircraft have survived as part of the Syrian Air Force.
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