The F.IX-M or F-39 is a bomber / transport variant of the civilian F.IX.
The F.IX-M is only built under license by the Czech AVIA and F-39 is the designation of the Czech Air Force for this type.
Of the approximately 18 aircraft built, a number were also delivered to the Yugoslav army.
The F-39 had been modified on a number of points by AVIA.
Most F-39s had one or two gun turrets under the fuselage, in the front turret someone could sit to operate the gun.
At least two F-39s have ended up with the German Luftwaffe.
The F-39 is a bomber / transport variant of the civilian F.IX and was built exclusively under license by the Czech AVIA and was modified on a number of points.
Of the approximately 18 aircraft built, a large number were made for the Czech Air Force and a number were also delivered to the Yugoslav army.
Of all produced F-39s, most had either one or two gun turrets under the fuselage. A gunner was able to sit In the front retractable turret.
At least two F-39s went into service with the German Luftwaffe.
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F-39 The first built under license.
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Built under license by AVIA with registration L2
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This side view of the N6 shows the extension of the rear gun turret underneath the fuselage.
In front of the landing gear, you can see the manned gun turret.
In this photo you can see the manned gun turret under the fuselage.
This dome was retractable into the cabin.
Paratroopers in front of the F-39 with registration 1952.
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The Czech P7
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The Czech 11P
Four Czech F-39s in formation.
Flightline Czech F-39s.
F-39 in German Luftwaffe liverage.
Luftwaffe F-39 as TF BO.