{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01636-chinese-jl-8-k-8-karakorum","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01636 Chinese JL-8\/K-8 Karakorum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01636 Chinese JL-8\/K-8 Karakorum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01636\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Chinese JL-8 \/ K-8 Karakorum Two-Seat Jet Trainer \u0026amp; Light Attack Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 157.3mm ×135.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 55 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for tandem two-seat cockpit canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbofan engine and exhaust nozzle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwing pylons, rocket pod and bomb ordnance components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced JL-8 (K-8 Karakorum) tandem two-seat jet trainer, jointly developed by China and Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled low-wing layout with distinctive side air intakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed tandem cockpit with dual ejection seats, instrument panels and seat harness details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional movable flaps and airbrake configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, struts and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple underwing hardpoints for carrying practice bombs, rocket pods and external fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicated nose pitot tube and tail engine nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for PLAAF training scheme, Chinese aerobatic team and Pakistan Air Force liveries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by a turbofan engine, it has excellent flight performance, simple maintenance and high reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is widely used by the Chinese Air Force as the main advanced trainer, and exported to multiple countries around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe type serves for pilot training including formation flight, aerobatics, night flying and weapon delivery training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756540821758,"sku":"01636 TR","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_493ca642-9544-4b4b-9b5e-a860c94b74fd.jpg?v=1792136903","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01636-chinese-jl-8-k-8-karakorum","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}