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How to shrink an Albatross jet

9/4/2016

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PictureUL 39 Albi microlight fan-jet
Skyleader have test-flown their new microlight fan-jet, developed in association with the University of Prague. This is a small replica of the legendary Czech L-39 'Albatross' jet trainer from the 'cold war' era.

Named the UL-39 'Albi', it is powered by a BMW 1000cm3 engine driving an internal ducted-fan. The airframe, fan, Fowler flaps and many other components are made from pre-preg carbon fibre which is autoclaved for maximum strength.  

With a wingspan of 7.2 m (23.7 ft), empty weight of 320 kg (704 lb) and minimum flying speed of 65 km/h (35 kt), the UL-39 can be registered in the European 472.5 kg ultralight category.

The exquisitely-designed prototype is the result of 17 years of work, 200 engineers/post-graduate students and nearly NZ$ 1 million of investment. . Skyleader test pilot, Radim Sterba, made the first flights on 4 April proving that this project is viable.

It is intended to develop the UL-39 aircraft further and put it into production for private aviation and military training. The price is estimated at Euro 180,000 (NZ$300,000 approx). Maximum level speed is expected to be 340 km/h (184 kt) with a 2 hr endurance.
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CTU design team
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a dream come true
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L-39 Albatross look-alike
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tandem 2-seat cockpit
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autoclaved carbon airframe
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test pilot Radim Sterba
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slow cruising at 200 km/h
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UL-39 cutaway
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returning to land
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UL-39 three-view

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