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    Trumpeter 1/72 01636 Chinese JL-8/K-8 Karakorum

    Trumpeter 1/72 01636 Chinese JL-8/K-8 Karakorum

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    Details of Trumpeter 1/72 01636 Chinese JL-8/K-8 Karakorum

    Basic Specifications

    • Brand: Trumpeter
    • Item No.: 01636
    • Scale: 1/72
    • Subject: Chinese JL-8 / K-8 Karakorum Two-Seat Jet Trainer & Light Attack Aircraft
    • Material: Plastic
    • Finished Size: Approx 157.3mm ×135.5mm

    Kit Contents

    • Total around 55 plastic parts
    • Photo-etched detail parts included
    • Clear transparent parts for tandem two-seat cockpit canopy
    • Turbofan engine and exhaust nozzle assembly
    • Underwing pylons, rocket pod and bomb ordnance components
    • Decals & assembly instruction manual
    • Unpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included

    Product Features

    • Accurately reproduced JL-8 (K-8 Karakorum) tandem two-seat jet trainer, jointly developed by China and Pakistan
    • Faithfully modelled low-wing layout with distinctive side air intakes
    • Fully detailed tandem cockpit with dual ejection seats, instrument panels and seat harness details
    • Fine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, wings and empennage
    • Optional movable flaps and airbrake configuration
    • Precise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, struts and wheels
    • Multiple underwing hardpoints for carrying practice bombs, rocket pods and external fuel tanks
    • Replicated nose pitot tube and tail engine nozzle
    • Multiple marking options for PLAAF training scheme, Chinese aerobatic team and Pakistan Air Force liveries

    Historical Background

    • The K-8 Karakorum (Chinese designation JL-8) is a tandem two-seat jet trainer and light attack aircraft, co-developed by Hongdu Aviation Industry of China and Pakistan.
    • Its maiden flight was completed in November 1990. The aircraft was designed for basic and advanced flight training, and can also perform light ground attack missions.
    • Powered by a turbofan engine, it has excellent flight performance, simple maintenance and high reliability.
    • It is widely used by the Chinese Air Force as the main advanced trainer, and exported to multiple countries around the world.
    • The type serves for pilot training including formation flight, aerobatics, night flying and weapon delivery training.

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    Coupons？(Korea, Japan, etc, more discounts, Cheaper shipping fee, please understand.)

    Customers from South Korea, Japan,The Philippines & Singapore, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Thailand：MODELHIVESASIA, 20% off, Reusable, >$30.

    （The shipping cost is relatively cheap, please understand! ）

    Customers from Australia and New Zealand：MODELHIVES15, 15% off, the price is over $20, and adjustments will be made based on profit situation in the future.

    Coupons above are only valid for the destination region of transportation. 

    Universal: MODELHIVES, For new customers, the price is over $25, each person is limited to once.

    More discounts can be requested by contacting us.

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