L-15 trainer advances worldwide
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now operating the tandem-seat JL-10 trainer, which is also known as the L-15 Falcon under its export nomenclature, it appears from images circulating on the Chinese internet since 8 September.
There is speculation that the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG) may also develop a carrier version of the twin-turbofan L-15. However, this would require a strengthened rear fuselage with tail hook able to bear the brunt of arrested landings on a carrier deck.
Training of carrier pilots currently takes place with J-15 fighters at Huludao in Liaoning Province. With accidents in J-15 training
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