Characteristics:
- High maneuverability
- Power plant is one turbofan engine type (TFE731-2A-2A) produced by Honeywell company.
- Airframe was designed to endure up to (14000) flight hours or (25) years total service life.
Usage:
- It's a Dual seat advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft, it has participated in air shows at numerous places.
Manufacturing and Overhauling
- AOI / (ACF) had manufactured, assembled and tested (120) K8-E aircraft incooperation with CATIC Chinese company.
- AOI/ (ACF) had manufactured up to 95% of airframe structure.
- AOI/ (ACF) is carrying out the overhauling activities and has already overhauled (90) aircraft in addition performing the over-haul for other (27) aircraft.
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Specifications
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Overall length
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11.6m
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Wing span
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9.63m
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Height
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4.1 m
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Crew
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2 pilots
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| Max. Speed |
800 km/hr
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| Max. Range |
2250 km
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