Czechoslovakian AERO L-39ZA ALBATROS

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The Aero L-39ZA Albatros the dedicated armed weapons trainer and light attack variant of the famous Czech jet—has been used extensively by over 30 air forces across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Unlike the base L-39C training model, the L-39ZA is uniquely equipped with a twin-barreled 23mm GSh-23L under-fuselage cannon pod and reinforced wings to carry up to 1,100 kg of rockets, bombs, or air-to-air missiles.
 
Primary Military Operators:
Eastern Europe: It was introduced into service by the Czechoslovak Air Force, and subsequently split between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Bulgarian Air Force continues to operate heavily modernized L-39ZAs. Lithuania also utilized them until delivering their inventory to Ukraine.
Middle East: Syria and Iraq bought large fleets in the 1970s and 1980s.
Africa: Used as an economical combat and training horse by nations including Nigeria, Algeria, and Libya.
Asia: The Royal Thai Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force have relied on them for advanced pilot training.
 
Operational and Combat History
Because of its durability and ability to take off from unpaved or dirt runways, the L-39ZA was routinely pressed into active combat instead of remaining a simple trainer.
The Syrian Civil War: The Syrian Arab Air Force heavily deployed the L-39ZA in low-level ground-attack roles against insurgent forces, notably during the Battle of Aleppo.
Nigerian Counter-Insurgency: The Nigerian Air Force operates a squadron of L-39ZAs from its base in Kano to strike insurgent and bandit groups in the country's northern regions.
Post-Soviet Regional Conflicts: Various L-39 aircraft variants saw combat actions in the War in Abkhazia and the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.