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PLAAF JL-8(K-8)

965 PLAfan  9 months ago
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Auto Credit Based on 1031367473's JL8(K8)China Intermediate trainer

The K-8 trainer (Chinese code: K-8, English: Hongdu K-8, formerly codenamed: Jiao-8, L-8) is a subsonic turbofan jet trainer developed by China Aviation Industry Hongdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (code: 320 Factory).

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor JL8(K8)China Intermediate trainer
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 38.3ft (11.7m)
  • Length 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Height 36.3ft (11.1m)
  • Empty Weight 14,119lbs (6,404kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,615lbs (13,887kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.77
  • Wing Loading 49.9lbs/ft2 (243.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 614.0ft2 (57.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5994

Parts

  • Number of Parts 486
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 1,960