Syrian L-39s

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Baldeagle
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Syrian L-39s

Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:45 pm

News clips from Syria seem to show L-39s attacking the rebels, is that what they are?



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DB2
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Re: Syrian L-39s

Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:17 pm

Technically they are L-39ZA aircraft, which is a "standard" L-39 beefed up with I believe 4 underwing pylons and two 23mm canon in a centerline pod. But, yes, L-39s are being flown "in anger".
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