Mark I Models MKM14439 Aero L-39ZA/L-139 Albatros 2000 1:144

Aero L-39ZA/L-139 Albatros 2000 The L-39 Albatros, a high-performance second-generation jet trainer, was developed by the Aero Vodochody aircraft company in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It is a two-seat, all-metal monoplane powered by an Ivchenko AI-25 turbofan engine. Becoming the most widely used jet trainer, until today about 2,800 L-39s have served with more than thirty air forces around the world. The L-39ZA is an upgraded variant designed for armed training and light attacks, fitted with a GSh-23 cannon pod under the fuselage. The L-139 Albatros 2000 was a revised version equipped with western avionics and powered by a American Garrett TFE731-4-1T engine; despite its ample promotion at various international air shows worldwide, only a sing le prototype was built. Colour schemes included in the kit: 1) Aero L-39ZA Albatros, Black 2341, 1st Fighter Regiment, Czech Air Force (letectvo Arm��½dy Al'esk republiky), Al'esk Bud?jovice Air Base, 1994 2) Aero L-139 Albatros 2000, Grey 5501, Aero Vodochody factory demonstrator, Aero Vodochody Air Base, 1994-99 3) Aero L-39ZA Albatros, Blue 16, Lithuanian Air Force, iauliai Air Base, 2012 4) Aero L-39ZA Albatros, Black NAF362/62, 303rd Flying Training School, Nigerian Air Force, Kano Air Base, 2012 This injection-moulded kit contains 35 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy). A comprehensive decal sheet is included. Recommended detailing and supplementary sets: MKA14416 L-39 Albatros Detailing Set (photo-etched parts + 2x resin Pitot tube) MKA14417 L-39 Albatros Canopy Set (vacu canopy + mask)