FA-50

Fighter Jetconfirmed

FA-50

The KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle is a light combat aircraft variant of the KAI T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced jet trainer. It is designed for light attack, close air support, and lead-in fighter training roles, capable of carrying a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginSouth Korea
ManufacturerKorea Aerospace Industries
Introduced2013
StatusIn service
Speed1,837 km/h
Range2,592 km
Crew2
Weight12.3 t

History

Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries in South Korea, it entered service in 2013 and has been adopted by several air forces for both combat and training roles.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
South Korea60confirmed
Poland36confirmed

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