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L-139/159 is also a candidate.
I really actually like the PC-21 as a candidate for LIFT as well. It can actually replace the K-8 even as its performance is actually on par with it.
https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-test-pilatus-pc-21-fast-learner/84147.article
The real purpose for a LIFT is not performance (speed of the jet etc) but actually helping pilots transition from a basic aircraft like the Mushshak/K-8 to more complicated jets that have a full fidelity avionics and stores management suites to replicate all the functions of the new advanced fighters that the airforce has in order to prepare the pilots before they get to their OCU squadrons. That means onboard avionics that allow all the functionalities of a new generation fighter but with a flight regime and handling that is much more forgiving.
I really actually like the PC-21 as a candidate for LIFT as well. It can actually replace the K-8 even as its performance is actually on par with it.
https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-test-pilatus-pc-21-fast-learner/84147.article
The real purpose for a LIFT is not performance (speed of the jet etc) but actually helping pilots transition from a basic aircraft like the Mushshak/K-8 to more complicated jets that have a full fidelity avionics and stores management suites to replicate all the functions of the new advanced fighters that the airforce has in order to prepare the pilots before they get to their OCU squadrons. That means onboard avionics that allow all the functionalities of a new generation fighter but with a flight regime and handling that is much more forgiving.