Hongdu JL-8
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The Hongdu JL-8 is a Chinese-designed jet trainer and light attack aircraft developed to provide an affordable, modern training platform for fighter pilots.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hongdu JL-8 canonical | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
jet trainer aircraft
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light attack aircraft ⓘ |
| aircraftType | turbofan-powered jet ⓘ |
| armamentCapability |
bombs
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gun pods ⓘ unguided rockets ⓘ |
| avionics | modern training avionics suite ⓘ |
| category |
Chinese military aircraft
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trainer aircraft of the 1990s ⓘ |
| configuration |
low-wing monoplane
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tandem-seat ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| crew | 2 ⓘ |
| designedFor |
affordable pilot training
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transition to frontline fighters ⓘ |
| developer |
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group
NERFINISHED
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emptyWeight | approximately 3,200 kg ⓘ |
| engineType |
Ivchenko AI-25TLK (early variants)
NERFINISHED
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WS-11 (Chinese license-built AI-25) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| exportDesignation | K-8 Karakorum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstFlight | 1990-11-21 ⓘ |
| hardpoints | 5 ⓘ |
| height | approximately 4.21 m ⓘ |
| introduced | mid-1990s ⓘ |
| length | approximately 11.6 m ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Hongdu Aviation Industry Group NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maximumSpeed | approximately 800 km/h ⓘ |
| maxTakeoffWeight | approximately 4,700 kg ⓘ |
| NATOReportingName | Mascot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator |
Bolivian Air Force
NERFINISHED
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Egyptian Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Myanmar Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Namibian Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Pakistan Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ People's Liberation Army Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Sri Lanka Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Zambian Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerplant | 1 × turbofan engine ⓘ |
| primaryUser |
Pakistan Air Force
NERFINISHED
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People's Liberation Army Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| range | approximately 2,200 km with drop tanks ⓘ |
| role |
advanced jet trainer
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light attack ⓘ |
| serviceCeiling | approximately 13,000 m ⓘ |
| trainingRole | lead-in fighter trainer ⓘ |
| wingSpan | approximately 9.63 m ⓘ |
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