K-8 Karakorum

The K-8 Karakorum is a low life cycle cost, tandem two-seat basic and advanced trainer developed by China in cooperation with Pakistan. The program was launched in 1987 as a Chinese indigenous trainer named L-8 and re-named K-8 Karakorum when Pakistan joined the project. The first prototype took to the air in November 1990. The first K-8 aircraft was delivered to Pakistan in late 1996. It can be powered by either American TFE731-2A or Ukrainian AI-25TLK engines and can be fitted with western avionics. The flight instruments and cockpit view have been designed to replicate the arrangement of a combat aircraft. The K-8 trainer has been ordered by the air forces of China, Pakistan, Egypt, Burma, Namibia and Zambia with at least 144 aircraft produced to date. Pakistani Air Force has a requirement for up to 100 K-8 trainers. The Egyptian Air Force K-8E procurement contract with China was signed on December 27, 1999, with the co-production of 80 trainers and an additional 40 options to be assembled in Egypt. PLAAF (China) K-8s may be powered by an indigenous engine.

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