Chinese Trainer Aircraft (JL-8, JL-9, JL-10 (L-15), etc.)
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Either they want both or engine issue has thrown a spanner in the works.
Semi-Lobster
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I was thinking initially they could possibly for different roles (one advanced trainer and one for light fighter/attack, which of course would be a pretty unwieldy but, if they have money to throw around then its their prerogative) but the lack domestic engines could be an even bigger issue.
That could definitely be a possibility, it certainly wouldn't be the first agreed upon aircraft deal that was cancelled last minute.
L-15 was a political buy anyway. I think it will come through in the end, one way or the other.
Semi-Lobster
Junior Member
Yes, the official UAE line was that the L-15 purchase was a move to '', and not having to rely on a single foreign country for defence equipment. An East Asian country would certainly diversify things (although the T-50 is heavily reliant on American equipment and would be subject to the same potential danger to boycotts as any American built plane).
Just a cool image for the weekend.
For a moment I thought it is the new green-tailed naval carrier capable variant.
Is that structure in top of the tail for RWR? I haven't seen that on an L-15 before.Just a cool image for the weekend.