Hongdu L-15 Falcon

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A Hongdu L-15 Falcon.

The Hongdu L-15 Falcon (猎鹰) is a Chinese supersonic training and light attack aircraft being developed by Nanchang-based Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation (HAIG) to meet the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) requirements. The L-15 is used by China, Iraq, Pakistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zambia. It is also being considered by Uruguay.

Variants[edit | edit source]

  • L-15A: Lead in fighter-trainer.
  • JL-10: The designation in People's Liberation Army Air Force service.
  • L-15Z: The designation in Zambian Air Force.
  • L-15AW: Combat variant with 7 hardpoints.
  • L-15B: Combat variant with afterburning engines, 9 hardpoints and capability to launch beyond-visual-range PL-12 missile.

Users[edit | edit source]

  • People's Republic of China
    • People's Liberation Army Air Force
    • People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
  • Iraq
    • Iraqi Air Force
  • Pakistan
    • Pakistan Air Force
  • United Arab Emirates
    • United Arab Emirates Air Force
  • Venezuela
    • Venezuelan Air Force
  • Zambia
    • Zambian Air Force

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