The FA-50 is a new light combat aircraft manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). It is a light combat version of the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft.
Development of the FA-50 combat aircraft began in October 1997. Six prototypes were built during the development phase that concluded in January 2006.
The FA-50 was awarded military type certificate by the Korean Military Aircraft Airworthiness Committee (MAAC) in October 2012. It is the first fighter-class military aircraft to receive the MAAC certification.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 32.0ft (9.8m)
- Length 37.6ft (11.5m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 6,679lbs (3,030kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,176lbs (5,522kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.768
- Wing Loading 43.2lbs/ft2 (210.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 281.9ft2 (26.2m2)
- Drag Points 3196
Parts
- Number of Parts 56
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 300
