Hongdu L-15 Falcon
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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