Zambia debuts new L-15 advanced jet trainers at AAD 2016 expo

[Zarvan]

The Zambian Air Force has debuted a new L-15 advanced jet trainers at Africa Aerospace and Defense airshow in South Africa.

The Zambian Air Force brought two of its new Chinese L-15 advanced jet trainers to the Africa Aerospace and Defense airshow in South Africa. One of the jets is flying at the show with a Chinese pilot at the controls, that reported by alert5.com.

The first Chinese-made Hongdu L-15 supersonic light attack/jet trainer for Zambia has broken cover at Africa Aerospace and Defence in the markings of the air force’s 15 Sqn.

The Zambian Air Force has ordered six Chinese-made Hongdu L-15 supersonic light attack/jets.

The L-15 was displayed with an array of Chinese weaponry, including a PL-5E II air-to-air missile and LS-6 guided glide bomb.

http://defence-blog.com/news/zambia-debuts-new-l-15-advanced-jet-trainers-at-aad-2016-expo.html

 

[Penguin]

Hongdu L15 is a nice aircraft, similar class as Yak-130/M-346 and TA/FA-50. With 3 ton weapons carrying capability.

http://www.***************/pictures/data/4637/L-15up.jpg

 

[Dungeness]

Zambia to acquire another six
L-15AJT and 12 supersonic versions over next 5 years

http://www.nairaland.com/1386870/african-militaries-security-services-strictly/654