China's new generation trainer aircraft makes public appearance
A L15 Falcon advanced trainer aircraft is taking off on Apr 3, 2006. The new generation trainer aircraft Falcon L15 developed by Jiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry Co., Ltd made public appearance on that day. Adopting many new technologies, the dual-seat dual-engine aircraft features advanced aerodynamic configuration, highly integrated avionics system, and the most advanced fly-by-wire flight control system in China. It can be used in fundamental training or serve as companion trainer in tactics training.
The test pilots of L15 Falcon advanced trainer aircraft Zhang Jingting (3rd right), Yang Yao (2nd right) and their teammates.
Pilots of L15 walked out of the cabin after the maiden flight on March 13, 2006.
A worker guided the aircraft to parking apron after it completed the maiden flight on March 13, 2006.
A model of L15 displayed at the Beijing Aviation Expo in September 2005.
A model of L15 displayed at the Beijing Aviation Expo in September 2005.
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