Aero Vodochody’s New L-39G Tests Soviet-Developed Weapons

Credit: Aero Vodochody
Aero Vodochody’s new L-39NG jet trainer has completed weapons trials as the platform is evolved into a light attack aircraft. Trials of the Czech aircraft in Hungary in February saw one of the prototype L-39NGs firing 230 rockets and 70 bombs to test their effects on the aircraft’s engine and the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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