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

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by78 said:

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I really love that little bird.
Pity they didn't go with the AB version.

Last batch for the day...

JL-10 with avionics bays and access panels open + a few flight photos...

If JL-10 continues to use engine from Motor Sich，that's a huge potential risk.

Does anybody know anything about the CJ-6A basic trainer aircraft? These have been flying since the 1960s and I am wondering how long they can practically remain operational and what could China replace them with? Thanks!

Apache299 said:

Does anybody know anything about the CJ-6A basic trainer aircraft? These have been flying since the 1960s and I am wondering how long they can practically remain operational and what could China replace them with? Thanks!

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They did try to replace it with the proposed CJ7 aka L-7 which made its maiden flight in 2014, but in the end they still preferred CJ-6 instead.

I don't know the real reason but I speculate it may be CJ6's safety record plus easy maintenance and economic to operate.

Apache299 said:

Does anybody know anything about the CJ-6A basic trainer aircraft? These have been flying since the 1960s and I am wondering how long they can practically remain operational and what could China replace them with? Thanks!

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With an updated glass cockpit it should still be viable as a primary trainer for a few more years

Training for carrier operations.

During a discussion on defense procurement in the Uruguayan Parliament last Thursday, defence minister Javier Garcia was looking at a document with lots of L-15 images....complete with Uruguayan markings photoshopped onto it. Certainly proof that it remains a serious contender for the new combat aircraft selection.