24 results found
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-746 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200224 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Flying Training Wing |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts, including ejection seats. The aircraft was part of an order of six K-8s when it was delivered to the SLAF in 2001. Initially serialled as SJT-1803 with 14sq at Colombo, moved to China Bay in 2011, reserialled to SJT-746 by mid-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-746 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200224 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-746 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200224 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Flying Training Wing |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts, including ejection seats. The aircraft was part of an order of six K-8s when it was delivered to the SLAF in 2001. Initially serialled as SJT-1803 with 14sq at Colombo, moved to China Bay in 2011, reserialled to SJT-746 by mid-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-746 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200224 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1612 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200205 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Flying Training Wing |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806402Submit Correction |
| View count: | 172 |
During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This weathered K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts, including ejection seats. It is a second-hand and former People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF, Chinese Air Force) jet when it was delivered to the SLAF as SJT-1807 in 2009. The K-8 was delivered in an order of two K-8s. It was reserialled to SJT-1612 by mid-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1612 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200205 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1612 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200205 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Flying Training Wing |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806402Submit Correction |
| View count: | 172 |
During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This weathered K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts, including ejection seats. It is a second-hand and former People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF, Chinese Air Force) jet when it was delivered to the SLAF as SJT-1807 in 2009. The K-8 was delivered in an order of two K-8s. It was reserialled to SJT-1612 by mid-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1612 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200205 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-744 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200222 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Flying Training Wing |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806394Submit Correction |
| View count: | 178 |
During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This weathered K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts. This Karakorum was delivered to the SLAF as SJT-1802 in 2001, initally served 14sq at Colombo, moved to China Bay in 2011 and reserialled to SJT-744 by mid-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-744 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200222 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-744 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200222 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Flying Training Wing |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806394Submit Correction |
| View count: | 178 |
During an excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base we were allowed to enter the maintenance hangar too. This weathered K-8 Karakorum, operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was seen. It was non-ops at the time of the picture and was awaiting some spare parts. This Karakorum was delivered to the SLAF as SJT-1802 in 2001, initally served 14sq at Colombo, moved to China Bay in 2011 and reserialled to SJT-744 by mid-2012.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-744 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200222 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806370Submit Correction |
| View count: | 179 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base yielded this fine K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Sadly, this SJT-748 crashed on 21 March 2025 near Wariyapola during a training flight after it encountered an emergency. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft. The K-8 was on a mission out of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 806370Submit Correction |
| View count: | 179 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base yielded this fine K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Sadly, this SJT-748 crashed on 21 March 2025 near Wariyapola during a training flight after it encountered an emergency. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft. The K-8 was on a mission out of Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768799Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base on the east coast of Sri Lanka yielded the opportunity to make this shot of this local K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768799Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base on the east coast of Sri Lanka yielded the opportunity to make this shot of this local K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768483Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base on the east coast of Sri Lanka yielded the opportunity to make this shot of this local K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768483Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base on the east coast of Sri Lanka yielded the opportunity to make this shot of this local K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768187Submit Correction |
| View count: | 269 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base on the east coast of Sri Lanka yielded the opportunity to make this shot of this local K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 768187Submit Correction |
| View count: | 269 |
An excellent visit by 4Aviation to this base on the east coast of Sri Lanka yielded the opportunity to make this shot of this local K-8 Karakorum operated by 1st Flying Training Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-748 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200315 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Military Code: | 810 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | PAF Formation Aerobatics Team Sherdils |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 718942Submit Correction |
| View count: | 308 |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Military Code: | 810 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | PAF Formation Aerobatics Team Sherdils |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 718942Submit Correction |
| View count: | 308 |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609437Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3353 |
The 1TFW is using the K-8 as its advanced jet trainer. The SLAF is currently operating with eight such aircraft, four others were written off through the years. Due to low budgets, none of the SLAF-8s were operational at the moment this picture was taken. This SJT-740 is former serial SJT-1801. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609437Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3353 |
The 1TFW is using the K-8 as its advanced jet trainer. The SLAF is currently operating with eight such aircraft, four others were written off through the years. Due to low budgets, none of the SLAF-8s were operational at the moment this picture was taken. This SJT-740 is former serial SJT-1801. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-740 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200219 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609434Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1462 |
This K-8 belongs to the inventory of 1TFW. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 609434Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1462 |
This K-8 belongs to the inventory of 1TFW. During a fine 4Aviation tour, this K-8 was seen with two others on the platform of its homebase China Bay.
| Registration / Serial: | SJT-1613 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200206 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Trincomalee - China Bay (VCCT / TRR)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Military Code: | 810 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Photo ID: | 520933Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Military Code: | 810 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Photo ID: | 520933Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-810 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200305 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 26 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-809 |
| Military Code: | 810 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200304 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 28 January 2007 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Photo ID: | 520882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 578 |
Still wearing the 'Dubai Air Show 2005' markings on its nose.
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-809 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200304 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 28 January 2007 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-809 |
| Military Code: | 810 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200304 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 28 January 2007 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Photo ID: | 520882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 578 |
Still wearing the 'Dubai Air Show 2005' markings on its nose.
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-809 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200304 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 28 January 2007 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-828 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200105 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | SAAF 80th Anniversary Air Show 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 501935Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1120 |
Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | AF-828 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200105 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-828 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200105 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | SAAF 80th Anniversary Air Show 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 501935Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1120 |
Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | AF-828 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200105 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | SAAF 80th Anniversary Air Show 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 501925Submit Correction |
| View count: | 875 |
Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | SAAF 80th Anniversary Air Show 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 501925Submit Correction |
| View count: | 875 |
Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 2001A |
| Military Code: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200308 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 500927Submit Correction |
| View count: | 553 |
One of a pair arriving for the event. This one would be used for the flying display. Zimbabwe's K-8s are operated by 2 Squadron at Gweru-Thornhill.
| Registration / Serial: | 2001A |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200308 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2001A |
| Military Code: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200308 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 500927Submit Correction |
| View count: | 553 |
One of a pair arriving for the event. This one would be used for the flying display. Zimbabwe's K-8s are operated by 2 Squadron at Gweru-Thornhill.
| Registration / Serial: | 2001A |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200308 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2021C |
| Military Code: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200310 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 500917Submit Correction |
| View count: | 428 |
One of a pair that had just arrived for the event. This one would be put on static display. Zimbabwe's K-8s are operated by 2 Squadron at Gweru-Thornhill.
| Registration / Serial: | 2021C |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200310 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2021C |
| Military Code: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200310 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 500917Submit Correction |
| View count: | 428 |
One of a pair that had just arrived for the event. This one would be put on static display. Zimbabwe's K-8s are operated by 2 Squadron at Gweru-Thornhill.
| Registration / Serial: | 2021C |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200310 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2022 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Other Marks: | 06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Makhado (FALT)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 2005 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Photo ID: | 490330Submit Correction |
| View count: | 553 |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Makhado (FALT)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 2005 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Other Marks: | 06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Makhado (FALT)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 2005 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Photo ID: | 490330Submit Correction |
| View count: | 553 |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Makhado (FALT)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 2005 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | SAAF 80th Anniversary Air Show 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Photo ID: | 489479Submit Correction |
| View count: | 457 |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | SAAF 80th Anniversary Air Show 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Photo ID: | 489479Submit Correction |
| View count: | 457 |
| Registration / Serial: | AF-824 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200101 |
| Operator Titles: | Zambia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pretoria - Waterkloof (FAWK)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo from: | JHM Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-812 |
| Military Code: | 812 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200307 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 27 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Photo ID: | 266624Submit Correction |
| View count: | 520 |
One of two K-8s present for the airshow that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-812 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200307 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 27 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-812 |
| Military Code: | 812 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200307 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Event: | Al Ain Airshow 2005 |
| Photo Date: | 27 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Photo ID: | 266624Submit Correction |
| View count: | 520 |
One of two K-8s present for the airshow that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 03-02-812 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200307 |
| Operator Titles: | Pakistan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Al Ain (OMAL / AAN)Map | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Photo Date: | 27 January 2005 |
| Photo by: | Berry VissersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Other Marks: | 06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 2 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 2008 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Photo ID: | 211090Submit Correction |
| View count: | 443 |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 2008 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Other Marks: | 06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hongdu JL-8/K-8/L-11 Karakorum |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 2 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Event: | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 2008 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Photo ID: | 211090Submit Correction |
| View count: | 443 |
| Registration / Serial: | 2106G |
| Aircraft Version: | Hongdu K-8 Karakorum |
| C/n (msn): | L83200313 |
| Operator Titles: | Zimbabwe - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map | Country: | South Africa |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 2008 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |