Chinese Trainer Aircraft (JL-8, JL-9, JL-10 (L-15), etc.)
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Re: JL-15 and other trainers
I am thinking that the KLJ-6F would fit on the L-15. I believe, from studying the brochures, that the KLJ-6F is the BVR capable version of the KLJ-6E proposed for the J-7G/F-7xG, probably intended to make the J-7G PL-12 capable. However, a small BVR capable radar can potentially be used on trainers, like the JL-9 and the L-15.
I am thinking that the KLJ-6F would fit on the L-15. I believe, from studying the brochures, that the KLJ-6F is the BVR capable version of the KLJ-6E proposed for the J-7G/F-7xG, probably intended to make the J-7G PL-12 capable. However, a small BVR capable radar can potentially be used on trainers, like the JL-9 and the L-15.
Re: JL-15 and other trainers
this is interesting
this is interesting
basically says that AVIC2 has delivered 111 aircraft/helicopters to pakistan. In February of this year, they finished the K-8 maintenance line in Pakistan. The first batch is delivered in 2006 and the 2nd and 3rd batch will be delivered in 2008 and 2010. Z-9 program is progressing well, will deliver in batch to Pakistan.
L-15 carrierbone?
recently there are rumors saying J-10 will become china's first carrierbone aircraft.( )
nevertheless, i figure would it be better for china to choose L-15 instead? because L-15 seems to have a more carrier suitable design than J-10. For it is two seated and twin engine powered aircraft a design thats praised by most of the carrier operation users. Or else, could L-15 carrieborne aircraft has already entered development phrase and the J-10 just being developed for back up in case L-15 encounter problems?
recently there are rumors saying J-10 will become china's first carrierbone aircraft.( )
nevertheless, i figure would it be better for china to choose L-15 instead? because L-15 seems to have a more carrier suitable design than J-10. For it is two seated and twin engine powered aircraft a design thats praised by most of the carrier operation users. Or else, could L-15 carrieborne aircraft has already entered development phrase and the J-10 just being developed for back up in case L-15 encounter problems?
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Re: JL-15 and other trainers
L15 is a trainer, not exactly same as J10, which is a multirole fighter with air superiority in mind. Anyway, I dont think J10 will ever become carrier bone, maybe the twinengined version, but then it really cant be called for J10 anymore.
And Varyag is refitted for training purpose mainly, like a Sea based flight academy.
L15 is a trainer, not exactly same as J10, which is a multirole fighter with air superiority in mind. Anyway, I dont think J10 will ever become carrier bone, maybe the twinengined version, but then it really cant be called for J10 anymore.
And Varyag is refitted for training purpose mainly, like a Sea based flight academy.
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Re: JL-15 and other trainers
The L-15 just isnt design to be an air supiority aircraft and wont stand up well to the modern 21st century aircrafts. Its payload isnt that great so it cannot carry much weapons so it cannot as effectively protect a carrier. And so too is its range. J-10 also has a twin seater but meh. To be honest if I was responsible to choose a candiate for PLA first carrier I would choose neither J-10 nor L-15. I would go with the J-11 as it is a proven aircraft (Su-33) and as China is new to carrier arena they should take it safe first before taking major strides.
Carrier cost HEAPS of money so you would want the best possible ideal carrier aircraft candiate possible. Not one that seems fitting but one that is fitting.
The L-15 just isnt design to be an air supiority aircraft and wont stand up well to the modern 21st century aircrafts. Its payload isnt that great so it cannot carry much weapons so it cannot as effectively protect a carrier. And so too is its range. J-10 also has a twin seater but meh. To be honest if I was responsible to choose a candiate for PLA first carrier I would choose neither J-10 nor L-15. I would go with the J-11 as it is a proven aircraft (Su-33) and as China is new to carrier arena they should take it safe first before taking major strides.
Carrier cost HEAPS of money so you would want the best possible ideal carrier aircraft candiate possible. Not one that seems fitting but one that is fitting.
Re: JL-15 and other trainers
HI tphuang,
where did you get this article from? “飞鸡“ means flying chicken rather than airplane. This sort of simple grammatical mistakes, really put the validaty of the artile in doubt.
HI tphuang,
where did you get this article from? “飞鸡“ means flying chicken rather than airplane. This sort of simple grammatical mistakes, really put the validaty of the artile in doubt.
Re: JL-15 and other trainers
not really, it's a typical practice to do this. Same with "Fa Dong Ji", where chicken is used instead of machinery.
Re: JL-15 and other trainers
The L-15's nose cone areas is supposed to be expanded by the time the final production versions appears, with the specific purpose of housing a more powerful radar. Since radar size isn't typically an issue with trainers, that signifies that this plane is intended to do more than teach farmboys how to fly.
The L-15's nose cone areas is supposed to be expanded by the time the final production versions appears, with the specific purpose of housing a more powerful radar. Since radar size isn't typically an issue with trainers, that signifies that this plane is intended to do more than teach farmboys how to fly.
Re: JL-15 and other trainers
So, When will L-15 be certified? Looks like PLAAF will not buy these, but keep
on using K-8.
So, When will L-15 be certified? Looks like PLAAF will not buy these, but keep
on using K-8.