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用美国的AI 得出的研究结果, K8有31年历史， 口碑总体很好。31年外销中只出过2次事故
The K-8 Karakorum training jet has a generally good safety record, considering its widespread use and long history. Developed jointly by China and Pakistan, over 500 K-8s have been built since 1993, with several countries operating them, including China, Pakistan, Egypt, and Myanmar.
Reported Incidents:
K8 Chinese design training jet safety record since 1st release
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The K-8 Karakorum jet trainer was first unveiled internationally in the early 1990s, following its maiden flight on November 21, 1990. However, its international rollout gained momentum after it entered service with the Pakistan Air Force and the People's Liberation Army Air Force in 1994. The aircraft has since been exported to numerous countries, including Egypt, Ghana, Myanmar, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe ¹ ².
Some notable international milestones include ¹:
The K-8 Karakorum training jet has a generally good safety record, considering its widespread use and long history. Developed jointly by China and Pakistan, over 500 K-8s have been built since 1993, with several countries operating them, including China, Pakistan, Egypt, and Myanmar.
Reported Incidents:
- September 2018: A Sudanese military K-8 crashed near Omdurman, killing both pilots due to sudden technical failure.
- March 2021: A Bolivian Air Force K-8 training plane crashed in a residential area in Sacaba, Cochabamba, but both pilots safely ejected.
- The K-8 features a robust design with a service life of 8,000 flight hours for its airframe structure.
- Its fly-by-wire system and advanced avionics suite contribute to safe flight operations.
- The aircraft is equipped with Martin-Baker MK-10L zero-zero ejection seats, ensuring crew safety in emergency situations ¹ ².
- The K-8 has demonstrated excellent performance, with a thrust-to-weight ratio and engine response praised by pilots.
- Its turbofan engine provides reliable power, and the aircraft has good maneuverability ³.
K8 Chinese design training jet safety record since 1st release
Sources
The K-8 Karakorum jet trainer was first unveiled internationally in the early 1990s, following its maiden flight on November 21, 1990. However, its international rollout gained momentum after it entered service with the Pakistan Air Force and the People's Liberation Army Air Force in 1994. The aircraft has since been exported to numerous countries, including Egypt, Ghana, Myanmar, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe ¹ ².
Some notable international milestones include ¹:
- 1994: Pakistan Air Force received its first batch of K-8s.
- 1998: The first six JL-8s were handed over to the PLAAF.
- 2008: Venezuela ordered 18 K-8 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2010.
- 2009: Bolivia ordered six K-8P aircraft for anti-drug operations.
- 2010: The K-8 was unveiled to the Pakistani public in April.
- 2018: Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding to buy additional K-8W jet trainers.
