Chinese Trainer Aircraft (JL-8, JL-9, JL-10 (L-15), etc.)
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Yea, I suppose it could be a Q5 replacement for air forces that still require a Q5 type plane, I can see those outside pylons being replaced by rocket launchers.
Blackstone
Brigadier
What were the improvements?
It might just refer to the naval version with DSI, peaked vertical tail, sharp LERX and no tail fins.
For the carrier version is still too early.
The nose isn't as pointy. I wonder if the engines are indigenous WS-17s or still using AI-222-25s.
Hmm ... New images from the Roll-out ceremony at Hongdu from April 28th now show the L-15B prototype much clearer and first of all it seems to be based on the LIFT version – as demonstrated by prototype 06 – powered by a pair of afterburner-equipped AI-222K-25F. Also, it already shows the typical PLAAF-symbol, which is surprising since I thought the LIFT version – now renamed L-15B – is an export version only … So will the PLAAF also introduce this version ?? … maybe as a Q-5 successor ??
However from these images it looks more like a mock-up ??!
Deino
However from these images it looks more like a mock-up ??!
Deino