Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 vs Yakovlev Yak-130
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 and Yakovlev Yak-130 are both trainer & light attack, compared here on public specifications. The Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 leads on range (3,100 vs 2,100 km). Several China and Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15
Wins 5/7 |  Yakovlev Yak-130
Wins 2/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,520 km/h ✓ | 1,060 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.4 Mach | N/A |
| Range (km) | 3,100 km ✓ | 2,100 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,000 m ✓ | 12,500 m |
| Thrust-to-weight | N/A | 0.65 |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 | 9 ✓ |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 12.27 m | 11.49 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 6,500 kg | 4,600 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 9,800 kg | 7,230 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 41 kN ✓ | 25 kN |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $15,000,000 |
| Units built | 200 ✓ | 150 |
| Operator countries | 3 | 10 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 and Yakovlev Yak-130? +
The Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 1,520 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 has the longest range at 3,100 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 carries the largest weapons payload at 3,000 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 15,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 has the higher hardpoints at 9.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 has the higher service ceiling at 16,000 m.
Is the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 better than the Yakovlev Yak-130? +
On the public specs we track, the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group L-15 leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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