The Czech Republic and Ukraine have discussed 12 more L-39 Skyfox light attack aircraft to strengthen the Ukrainian Air Force against drones, Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček said during a recent visit to Kyiv, Zona Militar reports. They would join an initial order of four, giving Ukraine up to 16.
No delivery dates or commercial or financing terms have been given. The aircraft are made by Aero Vodochody, which is developing a Drone Hunter version of the Skyfox as a low-cost way to fight drones and other slow air targets.
The Drone Hunter version adds a Phoenix 10 electro-optical sensor from SiNAB and 70 mm FZ275 LGR guided rockets from Thales Belgium. The Skyfox, an advanced trainer and light attack aircraft developed from the L-39 Albatros, first flew on 22 December 2018 and has a top speed of 907 km/h.
Also reported by RBC-Ukraine, UNIAN and Kyiv Post
Background
L-39 Skyfox
Light attack aircraft
An advanced trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Aero Vodochody from the L-39 Albatros.
