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Karakoram-8 (K-8), Basic Cum Advance Jet Trainer, is co-developed by Aircraft Manufacturing Factory (AMF), Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, and China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company (CNMC). The aircraft is being used for imparting basic and operational jet training to newly inducted pilots at PAF Academy Risalpur. Its key features are:
Wide speed range and high maneuverability
Satisfactory flying qualities in accordance with the requirements set forth in MIL-F-8785C IV for highly maneuverable aircraft.
Good field of view and cockpit arrangement very close to a combat aircraft
Advanced turbofan engine with low specific fuel consumption and minimum operation and maintenance cost
State of the art equipment (including instrumentation, communication, navigation, etc.) satisfying the requirements of training pilots for the future
Highly reliable escape system
Advanced strap on environmental control system capable of providing cockpit air- conditioning both on the ground and in the air
Hydraulically operated wheel braking and nose wheel steering
Multi role capability for training
8000 flight hours service life for airframe structure
Long endurance and high service ceiling adequate for a wide range of missions
Low life cycle cost
Short turn-around time and low maintenance work load