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The first prototype of L-15 advanced jet trainer version rolled out of the assembly line on September 29, 2005 but first flight was postphoned to early 2006 due to the problems of AI-222-25.
L-15 advanced jet trainer's first prototype flew for the first time on March 13, 2006.
L-15 advanced jet trainer's prototype 03 made its first flight on May 10, 2008 while it was still powered by AI-222-25 turbofan with no afterburner.
Prototype 05 first flew on June 8, 2009.
Development of lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) version of L-15 has suffered from the slow development of AI-222-25F engine with afterbuner.
L-15 lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) version equipped with AI-222-25F engine will soon be rolled out of the assembly line (06 prototype) and will be ready for flight testing.
Specifications of L-15:
Crew: 2
Length: 12.27 m
Wingspan: 9.48 m
Height: 4.81 m
NTO weight: 6,500kg
MTO weight 9,500kg
Max speed 1.4 Mach
Max climb rate 150m/s
G-load +8/-3
Ceiling 16,000m
Structural life 10,000 hr
Powerplant: 2× AI-222K-25F afterburning turbofans
Specifications of L-15:
Crew: 2
Length: 12.27 m
Wingspan: 9.48 m
Height: 4.81 m
NTO weight: 6,500kg
MTO weight 9,500kg
Max speed 1.4 Mach
Max climb rate 150m/s
G-load +8/-3
Ceiling 16,000m
Structural life 10,000 hr
Powerplant: 2× AI-222K-25F afterburning turbofans
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2 comments:
is that a prototype or a mock up?
Its prototype 06
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