Let L-410 Turbolet

The L-410 Turbolet is a Czech-designed medium-range transport aircraft that was widely used in Eastern Europe and later adopted by several air forces and sold to commercial operators in more than 50 countries.

The configuration of the Turbolet features a long, narrow, straight wing set just forward of the fuselage midpoint, a relatively high single tailfin with tailplanes just above the fuselage and retractable landing gear. The main wheels retract into large sponsons at the...