Iraq to the intends buy Czech L-159 Trainer Jets

The Iraqi government intends to buy Czech-made Aero Vodochody L-159 advanced trainer/light-attack jets

The Czech government hopes to sell Iraq up to 24 of the jets, which Defense Industry Daily says are used aircraft which were operated for a short time by the Czech Air Force. Iraq used to operate the jet's predecessor, the L-39 Albatros.

The L-159 can be armed with Sidewinder missiles, targeting pods and laser-guided air-to-surface weapons, and can operate from austere airstrips, the daily says.

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