K-8 for counter militancy

[flameboard]

Many purchasers of the K-8 jet also known as JL-8 use the this jet plane for counterinsurgency. My question is why isn't Pakistan? This jet is cheap to make, it's light and compact therefore less fuel will be spent, also it's also good at eliminating ground targets, the combination is a cheap yet effective way of battling the Taliban. So much fuel is spent on just flying the F-16s and the Jf-17s we have doing that right now. So far I haven't heard of a single Pakistani owned k-8 involved in counter insurgency. PAF and the people of Pakistan could really use all the money they can get during current economic situation. Shouldn't we be using something that is especially made for such a problem. Sure F-16s and JF-17s will be needed when their speed is required, to travel to somewhere say far away from base. Another benefit the K-8 will have is that temporary shot runways could be made for the K-8 around areas of trouble, for quick assistance.
I could just go on and on about how practical this could be but you get the point, the only problem may be that they may not be fit with night vision equipment... but we have the capability to enable them so thats fine.

Anyway let me know what you think, also if it is being used but I just don't know it, and if you know why it isn't being used let me know why.
You can also find more info on this jet and the current operator of this jet go to:
Hongdu JL-8 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[GFM_EhsanUlHaq]

If Pakistan Air force is not using K-8 against insurgency in flying mission, then there must be a genuine reason behind tht...let the authorities explain this topic

 

[GFM_EhsanUlHaq]

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[somebozo]

Because northern Pakistan is mountanious and terrorist hides in cave..heavu mutition is needed to target them which cannot be carried by K-8. Hence the need for a manly fighter like JF17 or F16.

 

[flameboard]

Because northern Pakistan is mountanious and terrorist hides in cave..heavu mutition is needed to target them which cannot be carried by K-8. Hence the need for a manly fighter like JF17 or F16.

How about low lying areas such as Baluchistan or Punjab. Yes for bombing mission those aircraft would be helpful, but I am looking at it from a perspective of air support for our troops. They have the cobras but they are not fast enough. PAF could fit some guns onto the planes and they could fly in to rescue troops if they get trapped in a battle situation, it could kill the terrorists and make way for the soldiers to move on.

For example I just found out that the US is using its attack aircraft which is the a-10 for counter insurgency, and the f-16s are only required for heavy equipment and when their added speed is essential, or when they are just in the area, I am not saying take out Fighter jets out completely I am saying attack jets can do some of the same things those jets are doing but for less money.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Why does Pakistan need to resort to K-8s when it has great multiroles like the F-16 and JF-17? How much munition do you think a K-8 could carry and just how far do you think they could travel? Trainers are only used as light-attack planes by countries without ground-attack capabilities.