Overview
The T-50 Golden Eagle is a supersonic advanced jet trainer developed by Korea Aerospace Industries with help from Lockheed Martin, which is why it looks a little like a smaller F-16. It prepares pilots for modern fighters such as the F-35.
Its armed light-fighter version, the FA-50, has become an export success, chosen by countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, Iraq, Poland and Malaysia. South Korea's Black Eagles aerobatic team flies the T-50B.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 13.14 m |
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| Wingspan | 9.45 m |
| Height | 4.82 m |
| Wing area | 23.7 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 6,470 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 12,300 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,640 km/h |
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| Max. Mach | Mach 1.50 |
| Range | 1,850 km |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
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| Engine model | General Electric F404-GE-102 |
| Thrust (each) | 53.1 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 78.7 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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