L-15 Falcon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : March 2014
First Flight : March 13, 2006
Total Production : ?
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-15 Falcon | Active | 2014 | ? |
L-15 Falcon
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 : ?
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.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Active | ? | |
 Ethiopia | Planned | ? | |
 United Arab Emirates | Active | 12 | Aircraft (12) ordered in February 2022 (February 2023) |
 Venezuela | Active | 24 | |
 Zambia | Active | 6 |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 | |
| Number of Engines | 2 | |
| Mass | ||
| Empty Weight | 4,960 kilogram | |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 10,500 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Ceiling | 16,000 meter | |
| Ferry Range | 2,600 kilometer | |
| Max Range | 3,100 kilometer | |
| Radius of Operation | 550 kilometer | |
| Speed | ||
| Climb Rate | 200 mps | |
| Top Speed at High Altitude | 1,715 kph | |
| Top Speed at Sea Level | 1,200 kph | |
| Time | ||
| Flight Endurance | 2 hour | |
Gear
| Fighter Aircraft Engines | ||
|---|---|---|
| AI-222K-25F | 2 | |
News
BEIJING, Feb. 25 -- China has sealed a deal with the UAE and will export the L-15 trainer jet to the UAE, according to the Official WeChat Account of Aviation Industry Corporation
The naval version of the JL-9 Mountain Eagle trainer jet is being modified to enable it to train aircraft carrier jet pilots on an actual aircraft carrier at a time when
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioned Hongdu JL-10H advanced trainers in a ceremony at Naval Aeronautical University.
PARIS, June 17 (ChinaMil) -- The 50th International Paris Air Show was launched at the Le Bourget Airport near Paris on June 17, 2013, where the Aviation Industry Corporation
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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