New Chinese Jet Trainer Under Development

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New aircraft (far left) seen with V-shaped tail and twin canopy.

Credit: Video still from state media CCTV.
SINGAPORE—China is developing a new twin-tailed jet trainer, likely designed to support pilot training for operations from its new aircraft carriers equipped with electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS). In a recent feature by state-run broadcaster CCTV showcasing the Hongdu JL-10 jet...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.

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