Not entirely ... the type itself was co-developed in consultation by Yakovlev, the engines are Ukrainian AI-222K-25F engines ...
Chinese Trainer Aircraft (JL-8, JL-9, JL-10 (L-15), etc.)
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Not entirely ... the type itself was co-developed in consultation by Yakovlev, the engines are Ukrainian AI-222K-25F engines ...
The PLAAF should adquiere the L15 F for promote the model. That is may humble opinion.
I mast sey L15B.
Documentary on L-15. Manufacturing plant at 19 minute mark.
Great video of manufacturing. I'm just surprised they still have some very low tech methods like panel beating.
Probably because of low manufacturing rate.
I think if the manufacturing rate increased then they would invest into automating the assembly line further.
China needs to make the L-15 the only standalone jet trainer aircraft and crank up the production.
The aircraft has huge export potential and can be used as a light attack craft if so required.
I think if the manufacturing rate increased then they would invest into automating the assembly line further.
China needs to make the L-15 the only standalone jet trainer aircraft and crank up the production.
The aircraft has huge export potential and can be used as a light attack craft if so required.
also if you don't notice, that factory also produces parts for CJ-6 and K-8 trainer...
I will be super surprised if building CJ-6s are all high tech, CAD, laser cuts