I spoke too soon -- the PLAAF is still interested in the JL-15 project for its "AJT" and "LIFT" training programs, as demonstrated by the acquisition of the 6th production model.
Also noted that JL-15 is powered by the Ukraine's Ivchenko-Progress AI-222K-25F engine.
本报讯 6月10日，国产猎鹰高教机加力型(06架)实现部装交付，在中航工业洪都举行了隆重的部装交付仪式。
http://cn.chinareviewnews.com/doc/1013/5/1/5/101351570.html?coluid=4&kindid=16&docid=101351570&mdate=0612090820
猎鹰飞机从设计之初就采用了系列化发展的思路，现阶段教练型分为AJT(高级教练)和LIFT(战斗入门训练)递进的两种状态。LIFT状态采用加力发动机并增加与战术训练相关的系统和设备，飞机主要承担战术飞行和作战使用等训练科目，有效减少飞行学员在同型教练机上的改装训练时间，同时飞机还可进入作战部队承担伴随训练任务，用于飞行员的技能恢复与保持训练。
猎鹰高教机06架是为满足L15高教机LIFT状态设计技术鉴定要求而研制的。该型机配装了 AI-222K-25F加力发动机，机头加大加长，座舱改为前舱“一平三下”、后舱“三下”，并对其它系统和结构进行适应性改进。
猎鹰06架于2009年8月正式获准开展研制工作。2010年元月，通过改进设计评审，3月3日实现开铆，部装阶段历经99天。其中，在部装进入冲刺阶段时，总装已经提前进入状态，准备总装零件、导管、电缆等，完成了总装二级网络图编制和工艺准备。猎鹰06架有望在2010年9月实现首飞，计划于今年参加珠海航展并做飞行表演。(许珊)
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This is a big moment for Guizhou but there are 3 big hurdles for the L-15 to gain acceptance into the PLAAF.
1. The Engines, the twin AI-222K-25Fs are, obviously not Chinese built which would be preferred, and Ivchenko-Progress had great difficulty in creating an afterburning variant of their AI-222 engines. Also their is currently no project to license produce the engine in China so possibly all L-15s would use foreign engines.
2. Cost, at the end of the day the L-15 is bringing estimates of around $15 million, which is estimated to be $5-6 million dollars more than the JL-9. While you get a more advanced trainer for your money, the next generation of advanced trainers is going to be replacing a LOT of JJ-5/6/7s and the PLAAF top brass has already shown that price is a big factor whenever theJL-9 comes up.
3. Lastly, the JL-9 itself is a hurdle to overtake. It seems the PLAAF is already shown strong interest in the JL-9 and there are rumours of a small batch of JL-9s already destined for the PLAAF and rumours of a JL-9 destined to to be used on carriers being developed. Does the PLAAF really want 2 different advanced trainers which will create increase logistical costs?
....errr I mean Hongdu :p
Does the PLAAF really want 2 different advanced trainers which will create increase logistical costs?
Good question, sorta a repeat of JJ-6 and JJ-7. perhaps JJ-7/JL-9 for its J-7 and J-8 fleets and JL-15 for its J-10 and J-11 fleets?
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