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dArKeR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-21-05 11:55 PM
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Beijing readies release of new jet fighter trainer
The Chinese military is preparing the mass production of a third-generation jet fighter training plane and could roll out as many as 10 of the JL-9 Mountain Eagles next year, state press reported yesterday.
The plane would be manufactured by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Group, but it was still unclear if the Chinese air force had signed contracts to purchase the trainer jet, the China Daily reported.

A model of the aircraft made its maiden flight in December 2003, with reports at that time saying mass production would begin this year.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/06/22/2003260241
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