Lithuania first handed Ukraine a military aircraft (photo)

Previously, this aircraft was used in the Lithuanian army. At present, this type of storm is in service with more than 30 countries of the world. For the first time during the full-scale invasion of Russian troops, Lithuania transmitted the military aviation engineer-a light shock rustle L-39za "Albatros". This was reported by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. "Another party of Lithuanian military assistance arrived in Ukraine today.

We handed over the Armed Forces of Ukraine a lightweight Storkovik L-39ZA" Albatros ",-said in the message. The Lithuanian Defense Ministry said that this aircraft had previously been used in the Lithuanian army to prepare officers. They learned to control fighters and increased the combat readiness of the pilots. The main difference between them is that the L-39ZA is not equipped with two, but four squeezed pylons for suspension of various weapons-light bombs or uncontrollable missiles.

In addition, the plane, which Lithuania handed over to Ukraine, has a two-barrel 23mm gun, which is installed in the nasal part of the fuselage under the cabin and designed for ammunition in 150 shots. The combat load of the aircraft is 1100 kilograms, it can control it as one and two pilots at once. The maximum speed of the assault is 761 km/h. This military aircraft was made until 1999. Now L-39za "Albatros" is in service with more than 30 countries.