China Readies First Flight Of New L-7 Trainer
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ZHUHAI, CHINA—China’s version of the Yak-152 basic trainer, the L-7, is due to complete its first flight next month.
The piston-engine aircraft is making its first public appearance here at Airshow China. The aircraft is designed to replace the ChuKiao-6 in the Chinese air force (Plaaf) inventory ...
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