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The KAI T-50
Golden Eagle is a supersonic advanced jet
trainer being developed by KAI for the ROKAF.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, the principal
subcontractor to KAI, is providing technical
expertise in all aspects of the program and is
responsible for developing the T-50 avionics
system, flight control system and wings.
T-50 Full
Scale Development program began in 1997 and will
continue through 2005.The T-50 will have the
maneuverability, endurance and advanced systems
to prepare future pilots to fly current and
next-generation fighters like advanced F-16s,
the F-22 and the Joint Strike Fighter. These
same characteristics give it an excellent
capability as a lead-in fighter trainer and
potential light-combat aircraft in many air
forces. |
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Developing Nation: |
South-Korea. |
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Task: |
Supersonic
Trainer/light-combat aircraft. |
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First Flight: |
20 August 2002
T-50.
29 August 2003
A-50. |
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First Delivery: |
2005. |
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Crew: |
2. |
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Ejection Seat: |
Martin-Baker
zero/zero. |
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Wing Span: |
9,45 m. |
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Length: |
13,14 m. |
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Height: |
4,94 m. |
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Engine (s): |
One General
Electric 404-GE-102 turbofan with 17.700
pounds thrust. |
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Weight: |
without
fuel: 6.350 Kg.
Max.
payload: 4.536 Kg. |
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Max. Take off weight: |
Max. take
off: 13.470 Kg. |
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Max. Speed: |
Mach 1.5 |
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Operating altitude: |
14.800 m. |
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Max. Range: |
1.850 km. |
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Performance: |
Max. rate of
climb at sea level 8.225 m/min. |
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Radar: |
Lockheed Martin
APG-167*. |
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Weapons: |
20-mm M61A1
Vulcan Cannon with 208 rounds*.
AIM-9 Sidewinder*.
AGM-65 Maverick*.
Mk 82/83/84 bombs*.
Rocket launchers*. |
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Version: |
T-50.
A-50. |
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only A-50 attack version.
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On
Order:
South-Korea Government 6 prototypes
South-Korea
50 T-50 and 44 A-50
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December 2006, eight aircraft are operational
and providing advanced training for future
fighter pilots. |
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