China sells 24 L-15 jet trainer to Venezuela

Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation (HAIG) posted a congratulatory message on its Weibo page which may confirmed its sale of 24 L-15 jet trainers to Venezuela.
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Hongdu Lijian stealth UAV maiden flight

The Lijian stealth UAV from Hongdu has made its first flight on Nov. 21 at 13:00 local time. The flight was 20 minutes.

Venezuela evalúa la compra de aviones militares chinos L-15

Venezuela estaría evaluando posibilidad de comprar aviones de entrenamiento avanzado y ataque ligero L-15, de fabricación china, según se indica en un informe elaborado por el Centro de Análisis del Comercio Mundial de Armas.
En el documento se analizan las posibilidades actuales y futuras de exportación, del avión de entrenamiento de combate ruso Yak-30, considerando al Hongdu L-15, de diseño y prestaciones similares.
Se dice, además, que los clientes potenciales del L-15 son, principalmente, aquellos países operadores del avión de entrenamiento básico y ataque ligero chino K-8 “Karakorum", modelo del que, dispone la Fuerza Aérea Venezolana.
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Thai Air Force Began Considering Replacement of L-39ZA/ART Aircraft

Thai Air Force is beginning to consider alternative options for replacement of L-39ZA/ART with 3 candidates.
The aircraft L-39ZA/ART has been used a long time and the has been repaired to extend life twice. Currently, the Air Force station the aircraft in 401 Division 4 at Takhli and 411 Division 41 at Chiang Mai.
Is expected to advanced training aircraft in the Air Force is T-50 Golden Eagle from the Korea Aerospace Industry-Korea, M-346 Master of the Italian company Alenia Aermacch and L-15 Falcon of Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
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First Hongdu L-15 for Zambia flown

The first Hongdu L-15 jet trainer for Zambia has made its maiden flight on Jun. 29.

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Clear photo of Li Jian UCAV

A clear photo of the Li Jian (Sharp Sword) UCAV has emerged. The drone is allegedly designed by Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute and produced by Hongdu Aviation Industry. It is currently under testing at Nanchang.

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First clear image of China’s new Stealth killer drone, "Lijian"

According to Duowei News, the drone is ready for its maiden flight after completing its taxi tests in December last year.
Designed jointly by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group and Shenyang Aviation Corporation, the Lijian is quite similar to both the U.S. X-47B and the European nEUROn.

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