China's Hongdu Aviation
Credit: QIANLONG.COM
China's Hongdu Aviation flew its L-15 (JL-15) lead-in fighter trainer candidate for the first time on Mar. 13. The L-15 bears a notable resemblance to the Yakovlev Yak-130 jet trainer from Russia. Yakovlev is thought to have provided technical support to the L-15 program. The Chinese air force needs...
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