L-29 Jet Research Aircraft

The L-29 is used as high dynamics flight research aircraft for development of pilot state characterization. The aircraft is equipped with Head-Up Display (HUD), Helmet Worn Display (HWD), and Head-Down Display (HDD) format development and equipment integration, Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) capable, and the Cognitive Avionics Tool Set (CATS).

Specifications:

Aero Vodochody L-29, US Registration N20PL
Crew: 2
Length: 10.81 m (35 ft 6 in)
Wingspan: 10.29 m (33 ft 9 in)
Height: 3.13 m (10 ft 3 in)
Wing area: 19.8 m² (213 ft²)
Empty weight: 2,280 kg (5,030 lb)
Loaded weight: 3,286 kg (7,244 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 3,540 kg (7,800 lb)
Powerplant: 1× Motorlet M-701C , 8.7 kN (1,960 lbf)

Performance:

Maximum speed: 820 km/h (443 knots, 510 mph)
Range: 900 km (486 nm, 560 mi)
Service ceiling 11,500 m (37,700 ft)
Rate of climb: 14 m/s (2,800 ft/min)
Wing loading: 166 kg/m² (34.3 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 0.25

L-29 Photos

The L-29 is used as high dynamics flight research aircraft for

development of pilot state characterization.

L-29 Video

A video of the L-29 in action.