Let L-410

Summary

Category Transport aircraft
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
First flight16 April 1969
Year of introduction1970
Number produced1200 units

Description

The Let L-410 is a military aircraft developed for versatile missions and operations. It is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by the Czechoslovak aircraft manufacturer LET Kunovice. The L-410 has a rugged and reliable design, making it suitable for a range of missions, including transport of cargo, military personnel, and paratroopers. With its ability to operate from short and unprepared runways, the L-410 proves effective in remote and austere environments. It has been deployed by various armed forces, providing crucial support in transportation, reconnaissance, humanitarian aid, medical evacuation, and other military operations.

Technical specifications

Version: L-410UVP
Maximum speed 365 km/h (227 mph)
Wing area35.2 m² (378.9 sqft)
Wingspan19.5 m (63.9 ft)
Height5.8 m (19.1 ft)
Length14.5 m (47.5 ft)
Service ceiling7000 m (22966 ft)
Empty weight3800 kg (8378 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight5800 kg (12787 lbs)
Powerplant2 × turboprops Walter M601B delivering 575 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Russia Russia 53 (+2)
Czech Republic Czech Republic 6
Slovakia Slovakia 6
Tunisia Tunisia 5
Bangladesh Bangladesh 3
Honduras Honduras 2 (+1)
Bulgaria Bulgaria 2
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 2
Lithuania Lithuania 2
Mozambique Mozambique 1
Slovenia Slovenia 1

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

BangladeshBulgariaCzech Republic • Ex-East Germany • GermanyEquatorial GuineaHondurasHungaryLibyaLithuaniaLatviaMozambiquePeruRussiaSlovakiaSlovenia • Ex-Czechoslovakia • Tunisia • Ex-USSR