PLAN Selects JL-9 Plateau Eagle Trainer

[Lankan Ranger]

PLAN Selects JL-9 Plateau Eagle Trainer

JL-9 vs JL-15 for PLAN’s next generation of lead-in fighter training appears to be over the PLAN has chosen the less expensive JL-9 Plateau Eagle Trainer.

XINHUI

 

[flameboard]

I heard Pakistan was considering this.

 

[oct605032048]

PLAN Selects JL-9 Plateau Eagle Trainer

JL-9 vs JL-15 for PLAN’s next generation of lead-in fighter training appears to be over the PLAN has chosen the less expensive JL-9 Plateau Eagle Trainer.


XINHUI

Just curious can you read sino characters?

 

[Akasa]

The L-15 will still serve in the PLAAF as an attack and close air support jet

 

[siegecrossbow]

PLAAF will still pick L-15, I'm sure.

 

[lcloo]

No. 81371, that means JL-9 is now in PLAN Aviation service. Can't see wire arrester hook though, need more picture to confirm it is land based or carrier base.

 

[truthseeker2010]

no Pakistan is considering L-15, but I am sure that they will look at this as well.

 

[Akasa]

No. 81371, that means JL-9 is now in PLAN Aviation service. Can't see wire arrester hook though, need more picture to confirm it is land based or carrier base.

Not all naval aircraft are carrier-based aircraft.

 

[IamINDIA]

it looks like a miniature JF-17

 

[no_name]

It looks more vaguely like Q-5 superficially.

 

[Mikethedyke]

Good for them to save money! China's military has the best defense for the dollar compared to other nations. We have quality in small numbers and mainstream in larger numbers. Still, I hope the L-15 get inducted in the PLA since it really does look promising and an order from the PLA would surely boost its export prospects =D