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.
The indigenously developed FA-50 light attack aircraft will replace the ROKAF’s ageing fighter fleet of F-5E/F and A-37 aircraft. The FA-50 will also strengthen the defence capability of the ROKAF.
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Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor KAI FA-50A (upgrade ver)
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- Wingspan 50.2ft (15.3m)
- Length 62.5ft (19.0m)
- Height 22.1ft (6.7m)
- Empty Weight 35,139lbs (15,939kg)
- Loaded Weight 54,006lbs (24,497kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.248
- Wing Loading 16.8lbs/ft2 (82.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 3,216.4ft2 (298.8m2)
- Drag Points 8917
Parts
- Number of Parts 264
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 1,110
