Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Hongdu JL-8
Military
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The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Hongdu JL-8 is a jet trainer and light attack aircraft developed from Chinese designs and produced under license. First flying in 1990 with a two-crew configuration, it achieved 800 kilometers per hour with 2,250-kilometer range. The aircraft serves dual roles as an advanced jet trainer and light ground attack platform, providing cost-effective training while offering combat capability. Its development through international cooperation exemplified technology transfer and licensed production supporting regional aviation development.
Specificaties
- Rol
- Jet trainer; Light attack
- Herkomst
- China; Pakistan
- Bemanning
- 2
- Motoren
- 1
- Eerste vlucht
- 1990
- Lengte
- 11,6 m
- Spanwijdte
- 9,6 m
- Maximumsnelheid
- 800 km/h
- Bereik
- 2.250 km