Chinese Trainer Aircraft (JL-8, JL-9, JL-10 (L-15), etc.)

tphuang said:

i wrote up an entry on what I think is the current status of the AJTs

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Very good analysis ... and like You describe indeed strange, why it is so "difficult" to develop a basic prop-driven trainer or a simple jet trainer, while there are already two fifth generation types being tested.

Deino

tphuang said:

i wrote up an entry on what I think is the current status of the AJTs

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Thanks

Not sure if they are JL-10 for the PLAAF or L-15 for Zambia !!! ... anyway nice.

well, the people do form "L15", so i'd venture a guess those are export birds.

Hmm ... nice !!

well, most of that looks like JJ-7A

tphuang said:

well, most of that looks like JJ-7A

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Yes ... actually all of them minus the one in yellow.

JL9G being assembled...

How many now ?
My numbers a little old about 2 years : PLAAF : 6, PLAN : 20

FORBIN said:

How many now ?
My numbers a little old about 2 years : PLAAF : 6, PLAN : 20

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To admit it's not that simple: the PLAAf uses none since they operate the standard JL-9 within the 171. Brigade at the FTTC.

The PLANAF uses them at the Naval Training Base and addtionally a few more within the 5. Division.
Of this latest G-model I know so far only two confirmed aircraft both within the PLANAF.

Deino