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L-15 Falcon

L-15 Falcon

Training Jets
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Basic Information
Name
L-15 Falcon
Designation
L-15 Falcon
Alternate Designation
JL-10, JL-10H
Equipment Type
Training Jets
Manufacturer
Hongdu Aircraft Industry Group
Date of Introduction
2014
Description

The L-15 Falcon, JL-10 Chinese designation, is an advanced jet trainer (AJT) developed by Hongdu to provide flight training for fourth and fifth generation fighter aircraft. The new jet trainer is powered by two AI-222K-25F high thrust-weight ration turbofan engines which allow enhanced maneuverability and high reliability. The L-15 trainer performs as a third generation fighter in wartime missions. Its maximum takeoff weight is 10,500 kg, a maximum level flight speed of 1,200 km/h, a maximum rate of climb at 200 m/sec, a service ceiling of 16,000 m, a maximum controllable flight angle of attack greater than 30 degrees, and a maximum ferry range of 2,600 km. The L-15 Falcon AJT was showcased at the Paris air show in June 2013.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Max Speed 1715.0 km/h
Range 3100.0 km
Service Ceiling 16000 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Training Jets
Status Active
Also Known As JL-10, JL-10H
Origin China
Contractor Hongdu Aircraft Industry Group
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) March 2014
First Flight March 13, 2006
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Number of Engines 2
Mass — Empty Weight 4,960 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 10,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 16,000 meter
Performance — Ferry Range 2,600 kilometer
Performance — Max Range 3,100 kilometer
Performance — Radius of Operation 550 kilometer
Speed — Climb Rate 200 mps
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 1,715 kph
Speed — Top Speed at Sea Level 1,200 kph
Time — Flight Endurance 2 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Fighter Aircraft Engines: AI-222K-25F (2)
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
10500 kg
Operators (5)
China
Ethiopia
United Arab Emirates
Venezuela
Zambia
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