JiaoLian-9 Advanced Jet Trainer

The JiaoLian-9, also known as FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle (Shanying) in its export name, is an tandem two-seat, single-engine advanced jet trainer developed by the Guizhou Aviation Industry Group Co. (GAIGC). First flying on 13 December 2003, the JL-9/FTC-2000 is competing with the Hongdu Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) L-15 for the contract of PLAAF’s next generation trainer programme.