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L-15, Yak-130 Jet Trainers Compete for Asian Buyers
The similar-looking Yak-130 from Russia and L-15 from China are competing in the advanced jet trainer market. (Photos: Chris Pocock)
The similar-looking Yak-130 from Russia and L-15 from China are competing in the advanced jet trainer market. (Photos: Chris Pocock)

Bangladesh and Vietnam are close to buying the Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced jet trainer, according to Russia’s weapons exporter, Rosoboronexport, but in other Asian countries the aircraft faces growing competition from China in the form of the Hongdu L-15. “There are no sales prospects for our aircraft in China, because the local engineers have developed their own design. Outwardly, the L-15 bears a distinct resemblance to the Yak-130,” said Sergei Kornev, head of the Rosoboronexport department for aviation.

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