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Chinese Trainer Aircraft (JL-8, JL-9, JL-10 (L-15), etc.)
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In my opinion the JL9 was developed because it was lower risk vs JL10. It also used a Chinese made engine instead of an imported one.
Without solving the engine issue the JL9 won't be retired.
You could also argue JL9 is a better platform for training single engine jet pilots. Like for the J-10.
The JL10 more accurately models the flight caracteristics of the twin jets like the Flankers, J-20, and J-35.
I expect the JLXX to be developed to be able to train carrier pilots. Notice the double wheel nosegear.
Lack of engine.
Retiring the JL-8 might be a bad idea. The Russians are now developing a replacement for their single engine jet trainers. They are cheaper to operate than the twin engine trainers. Italy is doing the same thing with the Aermacchi M-345.
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it seems you people forgot..
just in summer this year, they officially revealed TA-20.
i just saw this conversation about TA-20 Engine.
This trainer aircraft has indigenous Engine.
This is the only category where AVIC has plenty of domestic options. in last few years AECC worked a lot in this category due to high demand..
AEP-50
AEP-60
AEP-80
all these are production Engines. TA-20 has AEP-50 or AEP-60 turboprop Engine. AEP-60 comes with even FADEC.
these models have officially announced in Zhuhai airshow 2022.
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@Deino @gelgoog ..
I know, but it is Not yet in service
Hongdu could potentially pitch this as a JF-17 competitor for export.
I don't know how pricy are JF-17 vs Jl-10 and jl-XX. For small country even weapons ready jl-8 is enough for most tasks.
