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

Julio Ramos · Aug 23, 2017

by78 said:
That's the external gun-pod. Already talked about in the dedicated trainers thread...

It looks weird. Too flat, too draggy, IMHO

Deino · Aug 23, 2017

Yes ... but it is one ! Why it looks so strange I cannot explain.

Pampa · Aug 23, 2017

Deino said:
Yes ... but it is one ! Why it looks so strange I cannot explain.

No gun nozzle except for a front hole.
Seems different compared with the displayed in Zambian JL-10.
Maybe a kind of imagery pod for live firing.

Regards

Deino · Aug 23, 2017

To admit, I have no doubts ... it's strange but it is a gun-pod (at least IMO)

pendragon · Aug 23, 2017

probably a way to keep gun fumes clear of the engine intakes?

Pampa · Aug 23, 2017

pendragon said:
probably a way to keep gun fumes clear of the engine intakes?

Forcing the fumes down through the grids, you mean?

Deino · Sep 8, 2017

Finally for the PLANAF too.

Dizasta1 · Sep 8, 2017

Deino said:
Finally for the PLANAF too.

Am I correct in assuming that these particular trainer aircraft are not meant for Aircraft Carriers. Since their landing under-carriage is not sufficiently reinforced.

WestRiver · Sep 11, 2017

Diamond Dart 450 shows the intention to join the PLA basic trainer competition.

Deino · Sep 11, 2017

IMO a perfect proposal replacing the CJ-7.

However can anyone explain how much legally Diamond can propose, develop and sell such a version to China? I think it is still an Austrian company.

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

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