The Hungarian Air Force has officially received the newly acquired L-39 Skyfox trainer and reconnaissance aircraft, The aircraft, which are designed and manufactured by the Czech aerospace company Aero Vodochody, were delivered as part of a defense procurement agreement aimed at upgrading the country’s training and light attack aviation fleet.
The L-39 Skyfox is a modernized version of the proven L-39NG light jet trainer, developed by Aero Vodochody in the Czech Republic. Designed to comply with NATO and EU operational standards, the aircraft is built as a multi-role platform suitable for advanced flight instruction and a wide range of secondary missions. It features a full glass cockpit equipped with digital avionics, HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) controls, and modern NATO-compatible communication and navigation systems.