Let L-410 Turbolet

History

Twin turboprop commuter aircraft. First flight in 1969, entered service in 1971 (L-420 in 1998). The Czech Republic successfully developed a commuter aircraft. Built-in multiple versions. An upgraded version of the L-420 with a more powerful engine and heavier weight.

Also used by the military as a light tactical and general transport aircraft. AYRES owned LET from 1998 to 2013.

Since 2013, the manufacturer Aircraft Industries s. a. belongs to the Russian industrial holding company UGMK. The aircraft is still in production, the current model is L 410 UVP-E20, and the EASA/FAA type certificate is L 410 NG.

Specification

BASICS

Year of Operation

1970

Origins

Soviet Union

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

1,200

Manufacturer

Jean Kunovice - USSR / Czechoslovakia

Operators

Algeria; Bangladesh; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Bulgaria; Cape Verde; Chile; Colombia; Comoros; Croatia (formerly); Czechoslovakia (formerly); Czech Republic ; Djibouti; East Germany (formerly); Estonia; France; Georgia; Germany (formerly); Haiti; Honduras; Hungary (formerly); India; Indonesia; Latvia (formerly); Libya (formerly); Lithuania; Nepal; Peru ( formerly); Philippines; Poland; Russia; Slovenia (formerly); Slovakia (formerly); South Africa; Soviet Union (formerly); Tanzania; Tunisia; Ukraine (formerly); Venezuela (formerly)

Roles

Transportation

General transport function for moving supplies/cargo or people (including casualties and VIPs) out of range.

Commercial Aviation

Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, moving passengers and cargo over long distances.

VIP Service

Used in the VIP (Very Important Person) passenger role, usually with above-average amenities and luxury as standard.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

47. 3 feet

(14.42m)

Width/span

65.6 feet

(20.00m)

Height

19.6 feet

(5.97m)

Cured weight

9,259 lbs

(4,200 kg)

MTOW

14,551 lbs

(6,600 kg)

Wgt Difference

+?5,291

(+2,400 kg)

Performance

Installed:

2 GE H80-200 turboprops, 801 hp each, driving a five-blade propeller unit.

Maximum speed

252 km/h

(405 km/h | 219 kn)

Maximum

27,559 feet

(8,400 m | 5 km)

Area

517 km

(510 km | 945 nautical miles)

rate of climb

1,670 ft/min

(509 m/min)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

L-410 - The name of the base series. L-410A - Initial production form; 2 x PW PT6A-27 turboprops; 12 examples completed. L-410ABL-410AFL-410AGL-410ASL-410FGL-410ML-410AML-410 UVPL-410 UVP-SL-410 UVP-EL-410TL-420L-410 NG ("Next Generation")