Karakorum - 8 (K-8) | Jet Trainer Aircraft.

[airomerix]

PAF K-8P equipped head seeking AAM and 27mm canon underneath.

K-8s are tasked to be used in a variety of missions in combat such as close air support, enemy helicopter hunting, convoy escort, etc.

 

[Incog_nito]

PAC can work on it's own in developing K-8 Block-2 with the following features:

• Composite
• Improved Engine
• Improved Avionics with Sensors
• Landing Gears like JF-17s
  • Allowing more hardpoints on wings.
  • Nose gear retract inwards allowing space for radar sensor.
• DSI

Though the cost will go up, but it will provide a cheaper alternative for close air support aircraft for many world militaries.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

 

[Raider 21]

Here is one from years ago, recorded this while I was just starting high school

Also here is an aerobatics team that fields the K-8. Interesting is that, these too are a part time display team, all full-time IPs

 

[Adam_Khan]

Here is one from years ago, recorded this while I was just starting high school

Also here is an aerobatics team that fields the K-8. Interesting is that, these too are a part time display team, all full-time IPs

Nice find,they use same 9 ship formation. Almost same camo and same set of maneuvers though my vote goes to the Egyptian team.

 

[Raider 21]

Nice find,they use same 9 ship formation. Almost same camo and same set of maneuvers though my vote goes to the Egyptian team.

Same, I vote for the Egyptians. Maneuvers are way better and more dynamic. Watch the entire video, some of their moves are even more daring than the European aerobatic teams.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

This time K8 performance was much better than last times. They tried some red arrow manoeuvres. Gotta give em that.

Same, I vote for the Egyptians. Maneuvers are way better and more dynamic. Watch the entire video, some of their moves are even more daring than the European aerobatic teams.

 

[Nomad40]

Here is one from years ago, recorded this while I was just starting high school

Also here is an aerobatics team that fields the K-8. Interesting is that, these too are a part time display team, all full-time IPs

I remember this, my father picked me up early from school and we went there I could piratically see them over my house.

 

[Raider 21]

I remember this, my father picked me up early from school and we went there I could piratically see them over my house.

I recorded this on TV as at the time they didn't allow people below 18 or so to enter the exhibition. It was the first airshow where I also saw the Rafale and the F-16 Block 60 being displayed, the Rafale guy flew an awesome demo.

 

[Nomad40]

I recorded this on TV as at the time they didn't allow people below 18 or so to enter the exhibition. It was the first airshow where I also saw the Rafale and the F-16 Block 60 being displayed, the Rafale guy flew an awesome demo.

Yes I used to watch it from the roundabout near the air port I remember seeing the Mig-29 doing a tail slide right on top of us.

 

[air marshal]

https://falcons.pk/photo/Hongdu-K-8P-Karakorum/2701

 

[Sinnerman108]

PAF K-8P equipped head seeking AAM and 27mm canon underneath.

K-8s are tasked to be used in a variety of missions in combat such as close air support, enemy helicopter hunting, convoy escort, etc.

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If it is close combat, what is the AAM for ?
Hunting helicopters in bulk ?

Anyway, K8 will need larger wings, and a more powerful engine to be of any use.

Cheers.

 

[PanzerKiel]

If it is close combat, what is the AAM for ?
Hunting helicopters in bulk ?

Anyway, K8 will need larger wings, and a more powerful engine to be of any use.

Cheers.

That short range AAM, it helps it in defending itself as a last resort, or ofcourse, heli hunting. K8s do have a good potential as an interim CS aircraft.

 

[JPMM]

That short range AAM, it helps it in defending itself as a last resort, or ofcourse, heli hunting. K8s do have a good potential as an interim CS aircraft.

Shoot down by MANPADs like flies, even German/Portuguese Alpha Jets had a special EW suit pack in the back seat instead of 2nd pilot, and Chaffs/Flares

 

[Phantom.]

If it is close combat, what is the AAM for ?
Hunting helicopters in bulk ?

Anyway, K8 will need larger wings, and a more powerful engine to be of any use.

Cheers.

PL5 AAM