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Friday, January 27, 2012

Iraq retains interest in Czech fighter

Aero L-159 ALCAIraq is interested in purchasing jet fighter aircraft from the Czech Republic, the Czech Ministry of Defense says.

The plane, the L-159 ALCA, is suitable for ground support missions and is manufactured by Aero Vodochody.

It has a maximum speed at sea level of about 580 mph and carries Maverick air-to-ground missiles.

It has been in service with the Czech air force since the year 2000.

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