FA-50 Golden Eagle South Korean Light Combat Aircraft
FA-50
Light Combat Aircraft/ Trainer
Other
Basic Information
Name
FA-50 Golden Eagle South Korean Light Combat Aircraft
Designation
FA-50
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Light Combat Aircraft/ Trainer
Manufacturer
Korea Aerospace Industries / Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2012
Description
The FA-50 is a light combat aircraft manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). It is a light combat version of KAI T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turbofan (5409 hp)
Max Speed
1.4 km/h
Variants
T-50
Advanced trainer version.
T-50i
Version of the T-50 for Indonesian Air Force.
T-50TH
Version of the T-50 for Royal Thai Air Force.
T-50A
Failed candidate for the US Air Force T-X program, based on the FA-50.
T-50B
Aerobatic specialized T-50 version for Korea Air Force's aerobatic display team, the Black Eagles.
TA-50
Lead-in fighter trainer and light attack version.
FA-50
Light attack/fighter version, originally named A-50. A prototype from a converted T-50 first flew in 2011.
FA-50PH
Version of the FA-50 for the Philippine Air Force.
T-50IQ
Version of the FA-50 for Iraqi Air Force.
F-50
A single seat multirole fighter variant that was considered, but was cancelled in favor of the KF-X.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
FA-50 Golden Eagle
Type
Light Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer
Korea Aerospace Industries / Lockheed Martin
Crew
2 ea
Number of Engines
1 ea
Number of Hard Points
Total of 7 with 4 underwing 2 wingtip and one under fuselage; holding up to 4,500 kg of payload.
Dimensions
Length
13.14m
Width (Wing Span)
9.45 m
Height
4.82 m
Empty Weight
5,869.5 kg
Takeoff Weight, Clean
8,890 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
11,158.4 kg
Maximum External Stores
3,100 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x General Electric F404-GE-102
Engine Type
Turbofan
Engine Power
5,409 kg, 53.07 kN static thrust
Fuel Capacity
2,655 liters
Maximum Speed
Mach 1.4
Range
1,853 km
Climb Rate
137 m/sec
Ceiling
14,630 m
Load
8 g to -3 g
Main Gun System
System
Name
M61 Vulcan
Type
Rotary Cannon
Caliber
20 mm
Length
1.827 m
Weight
112 kg
Barrels
6-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 9 grooves)
Action
Hydraulically operated, electrically fired, rotary cannon
Rate of Fire
6,000 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity
1,050 m/s
Feed System
Belt or linkless feed system
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
20 mm
Cartridge
20×102 mm
Basic Load
205 Rounds
Missile Systems
Wingtip Pylon
AIM-9 Sidewinder
Undertip/Centerline
Mk 82/83/84 bombs or rocket launchers
Bomb Weapon Systems
Option 1
Mk 82
Option 2
Mk 83
Option 3
CBU-97/105 Sensor Fuzed Weapon
Option 4
Spice-equipped bombs
Option 5
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs
Fire Control / Avionics
Navigation Radar
Honeywell H-764G global positioning/inertial navigation system;
HG9550 radar altimeter; Rockwell Collins VIR-130A integrated
VOR/instrument landing system; ARN-153V advanced digital tactical aid.
Fire Control Radar
1 x AN/APG-67(V)4
Communications
Raytheon ARC-232 VHF radio
HUD
Yes
Color Multifunction Display
Yes
Hands On Throttle-And-Stick (HOTAS)
Yes
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
F
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
13.14 m
Width
9.45 m
Height
4.82 m
Weight
11158.4 kg
Operators (3)
South Korea
Philippines
Thailand
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