Hongdu L-15

Service And Conflict Use

1. Apr 28, 2017

   L-15B debuts at the Nanchang Air Show

   Air University reported that the L-15B prototype attack jet made its public debut in a ceremony at the 2017 Nanchang Air Show.

   Sources: China's Air Force Has a New Ground Attack Plane

2. Feb 23, 2023

   China Daily reports a UAE sale

   China Daily reported that AVIC had signed a deal to sell L-15 aircraft to the United Arab Emirates and said the export version would have aerial refueling capability.

   Sources: China sells L-15 trainer aircraft to UAE military

3. Feb 23, 2023

   China Daily describes the L-15's trainer role

   The same report described the L-15 as a new-generation light combat and training aircraft with two engines, integrated avionics, and air-combat and ground-attack roles.

   Sources: China sells L-15 trainer aircraft to UAE military

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