The Maklusov Ma-8 was the first Bohemian jet fighter. The main fuselage was that of Maklusov Ma-7 piston-engine fighter modified to mount a NP-1A engine. The Ma-8`s development was heavily reliant on its ground-breaking turbojet engines, pioneered by Nova Praha Motors. Development of the aircraft began in 1945, although work on the engines had been under way since 1944. The Ma-8 first flew in 1945 and commenced operations on 27 July 1946.

General characteristics

Crew: one
Length: 12.1m
Wingspan: 13.4m
Wing area: 31.1m2
Empty weight: 4,552 kg
Gross weight: 5,638 kg
Fuel capacity: 1,390 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Nova Praha NP-1A turbojet, 8.8 kN (2,000 lbf) thrust
Performance

Maximum speed: 780 km/h
Combat range: 510 km
Range: 1,100 km
Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 21.6 m/s (4,250 ft/min)
Wing loading: 197 kg/m2 (40 lb/sq ft)
Armament
Guns: 4 × 23-mm AP-22 with 60 rounds.

Instructions:

VTOL - flaps,

3 - parachute.

Fixes and updates:

-fixed flipping on a takeoff;

-power of engines was increased.