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