LET Aircraft Industries
L-410 Turbolet
The Let L‑410 Turbolet, produced by Czech manufacturer LET Aircraft Industries, entered service in 1970 as a rugged, twin‑engine turboprop designed for short‑haul operations from unimproved fields. Developed from the earlier Let Z‑37 agricultural aircraft, the L‑410 was conceived to meet the Soviet bloc’s demand for a versatile regional transport capable of carrying up to 19 passengers or equivalent cargo. Its high‑wing layout, fixed tricycle landing gear and robust airframe allow operations at altitudes up to 7,000 m and runway lengths as short as 300 m, making it popular in remote mountainous and island regions.
Key features include two Walter/Maintal (now GE) turboprop engines delivering 1,050 shp, a spacious cabin with large doors for easy loading, and optional ski or float kits for Arctic and maritime missions. Modernized variants such as the L‑410UVP‑E and the L‑410NG update avionics, improve fuel efficiency and meet contemporary noise standards while retaining the original’s simplicity of maintenance.
The L‑410’s significance lies in its longevity—over 2,500 airframes have been built—and its role in connecting isolated communities, supporting humanitarian aid, and serving as a training platform worldwide. Its adaptability continues to secure contracts across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Key features include two Walter/Maintal (now GE) turboprop engines delivering 1,050 shp, a spacious cabin with large doors for easy loading, and optional ski or float kits for Arctic and maritime missions. Modernized variants such as the L‑410UVP‑E and the L‑410NG update avionics, improve fuel efficiency and meet contemporary noise standards while retaining the original’s simplicity of maintenance.
The L‑410’s significance lies in its longevity—over 2,500 airframes have been built—and its role in connecting isolated communities, supporting humanitarian aid, and serving as a training platform worldwide. Its adaptability continues to secure contracts across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Classification
Dimensions
- Length
- 13.61 metre
Performance
- Service Ceiling
- 7000 metre
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 1,138
- First Flight
- 1969
- Service Entry
- 1971
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- LET Aircraft Industries
- Developer
- LET Aircraft Industries
- Operator
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Interflug Czechoslovakia German Democratic Republic Soviet Union Libya Honduras Czech Republic Russia
- Wikidata ID
- Q157925