K-8
Trainer Aircraftconfirmed
The Hongdu JL-8 (Nanchang JL-8), also known as the Karakorum-8 or K-8 for short, is a two-seat intermediate jet trainer and light attack aircraft designed by China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. The primary contractor is the Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation.
Specifications
| Type | Trainer Aircraft |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex |
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 2 |
| Speed | 800 km/h |
| Range | 2,250 km |
| Ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Weight | 4.3 t |
| Length | 11.6 m |
| Wingspan | 9.63 m |
| Max speed | Mach 0.75 |
Operators
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