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Copyright: Harry Eggens (Proframe) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 24 N: 122] (619)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-16
Categories: Action
Camera: Nikon D200 with MBD200, AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS, Nikon L37C
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/800 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Airplanes [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-20 6:20
Viewed: 662
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Shot taken during an airshow on the Volkel Air Force Bace in the Netherlands.
Performance by the Breiling team who are the first civilian aerobatic team who do use jets.
The jets they use are of the L39-ALBATROS type.
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Tech Specs of the L39-ALBATROS
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The L-39 aircraft is a low-wing, tandem seating, all metal turbofan powered aircraft designed for basic and advanced training, including weapon delivery practicing, as well as for light attack tasks.

* Excellent handling characteristics within the whole flight envelope
* Operation capability on grass strips and semi-prepared airstrips
* Excellent visibility from both cockpits
* Easy to maintain and service
* Low operational cost
* High reliability

The practical suitability of L-39 aircraft for training tasks is demonstrated daily in military service of more than 30 Air Forces in Europe, Asia, Africa. The entire L-39 fleet, covering more than 2,800 delivered L-39 aircraft worldwide, has accumulated over 4,000,000 flying hours.

L-39 versions :

* L-39C Aircraft for basic and advanced jet training
* L-39V Single-seat aircraft for target towing
* L-39ZO Training aircraft with extended weapon practice capabilities-four underwing hardpoints
* L-39ZA Training and multipurpose light attack aircraft with underfuselage gun pod with four underwing hardpoints.

SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCES :

* Max level speed at 16,400 ft.: 755 km/h (410 kts) 469 mph
* Max level speed: Sea level 700 km/h (380 kts) 435 mph.
* Max dive speed: 490 kts. (910 km/h)
* Max Mach: 0.80
* Max load factor: +8 g -4 g.
* Length: 39 ft. 8 in. 12.13 m.
* Wing span: 31 ft. 0 in 9.46 m.
* Height: 15 ft. 6 in. 4.77 m.

# Empty weight approx: 7,625 lbs. 3,450 kg
# Undercarriage tested for grass & unpaved airfields
# Max crosswind demonstrated 20kts. 10m/s
# Take off run: 1,575 ft.
# Landing distance: 1,968 ft.
# Initial rate of climb: 4,330 ft/min. 22m/s.
# Time to 20 000 ft: 5 minutes.
# Flight controls: mechanical by push rods
# Engine: 1 - thrust 3,792 lbs, Manufacturer: Ukrainian Progress, Ivchenko AI-25-TL
# Range at 20000 ft: 540 nm.
# Fuselage tanks: 279 gals, 858 kg, 1100 liters. .
# 2 Tip tanks: 53 gal,156 kg, 200 liters.
# Max endurance internal fuel: approx 2.5 hours.
# Initial climb speed: 220 kts (407 km/h).
# Crew: Two in tandem.
# Ejection seats: VS-1-BRI

Thanks for viewing and comments.
Kindest regards, Harry
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perfect !

nice composition, great colors, perfect sharpness !!

Congrats

Olivier

  • Great 
  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2007-06-20 6:31]

Hallo Harry
welkom op treklens.
Ik zie dat je ook op Volkel geweest bent.
En meteen een sterke foto. Mooi van beeldvorming. Succes verder.
Gr Jos

Hi Harry.
Diagonal lines superb, blue against blue looks great. Exposure and detail great, the yellow on them lifts them wonderful from the background.
All spot on

Kathleen
New Zealand

Hi Harry,

Excellent shot, nicely done.
Looking forward to more of your work.
Welcome to Trek L side. ;)
Cheers

  • Great 
  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 0 N: 1712] (13759)
  • [2007-06-20 11:15]

Volgens mij hebben we hier te doen met een echte vakman!
Een prachtige start harry.
jan.

  • Great 
  • Texan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 524 W: 49 N: 1] (24)
  • [2007-06-20 18:16]

The bulk the force! You caught the overall formation with strong line and real sense of power.

  • Great 
  • Kicki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 204 W: 0 N: 53] (1189)
  • [2007-06-28 6:21]

Fantastic shot! Sharpness is perfect, I love the compositon! TFS:)

Hello Harry !

First post ,and what a beauty! I tought first, they were the Blue Angels (^_^). Thanks for your useful and instructive note.

Perfect shot and formation , against a clear backdrop. Just another favorite image!

Cheers!
Robert :)

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