and no radar. L-159T1 S/N 6069 made its first flight on 8 March 2007 and the first batch of four aircraft was handed over to the Czech Air Force on 23 November 2007. Another two aircraft were delivered in August and December 2010, respectively. L-159T1 S/N 6069 was transferred to Aero Vodochody on 30 June 2015 as a part of the Iraqi contract which included handover of four actively used aircraft – three L-159A and one L-159T1 – to the Iraqi Air Force. L-159T1+Prototype L-159T1+ S/N 6067 (manufactured as L-159A in 2003 and converted to L-159T1 in 2007) was unveiled by Aero Vodochody in March 2017. L-159T1+ aircraft are characterized by an upgraded mission system, avionics and newly installed Grifo-L radar, offering the same combat capability as the single-seat L-159A. The T1+ modernization of 4 Czech Air Force L-159T1 is scheduled to be completed in December 2019. L-159T2The L-159T2 is a two-seat trainer with full combat capability converted from stored L-159A airframes. Compared to the L-159T1, it has a higher proportion of newly manufactured components and a Grifo-L radar installed. Instead of mirroring the instruments to the rear seat, the new two-seater will have independent instruments interchangeable with the L-159A while using the same software configuration. The Czech Air Force has ordered 3 L-159T2 aircraft scheduled to be delivered in November 2018. Operators Military operators Czech Air Force – 16 L-159A, 5 L-159T1 and 3 L-159T2 aircraft in service as of August 2016. Iraqi Air Force – 12 L-159A and 2 L-159T1 aircraft ordered; 6 L-159A and 1 L-159T1 in service as of September 2016. Civilian operators Draken Europe (formerly Cobham) – Planned fleet of 8 L-159E aircraft from Draken International, to be listed on the CAA (G-XXXX) registry. Draken International – 21 L-159E aircraft. Lewis Fighter Fleet LLC – three L-159A aircraft; listed on the FAA registry. The aircraft have no export license from the Italian Government for the Selex Grifo-L radars. Evaluation-only operators Hungarian Air Force – one L-159B leased from 2008 until 2010. Irish Air Corps – The L-159A was evaluated as a replacement for the six Fouga CM.170 Magisters of the Light Strike Squadron. The Czech Republic offered Ireland 3 L-39ZA for free if Ireland bought six L-159As. The Irish Government chose not to pursue the offer. Specifications (L-159A) See also Notes References Citations Bibliography External links A-159 page on AERO Vodochody's site Aero L-159 ALCA