The KAI TA-50 Block 2 includes improved avionics and a radar system, in addition to the capability to integrate combat air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. The aircraft pictured is a TA-50 Block 1 aircraft in service with the RoKAF. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has delivered the first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) TA-50 ‘Golden Eagle' Block 2 lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

DAPA said on 1 January that the delivery was made on 28 December 2023. The delivery is part of a KRW1 trillion (USD764.7 million) contract that was started in 2020 to provide the RoKAF with TA-50 Block 2 aircraft, DAPA added. Janes has previously reported that the contract covered at least 20 Block 2 aircraft.

The new aircraft will augment the 22 TA-50 Block 1 training aircraft in RoKAF service. DAPA has suggested that these 22 Block 1 aircraft are “insufficient” for “training of combat pilots”.

The KAI TA-50 Block 2 includes improved avionics and a radar system, in addition to the capability to integrate combat air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. The aircraft pictured is a TA-50 Block 1 aircraft in service with the RoKAF. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has delivered the first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) TA-50 ‘Golden Eagle' Block 2 lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

DAPA said on 1 January that the delivery was made on 28 December 2023. The delivery is part of a KRW1 trillion (USD764.7 million) contract that was started in 2020 to provide the RoKAF with TA-50 Block 2 aircraft, DAPA added. Janes has previously reported that the contract covered at least 20 Block 2 aircraft.

The new aircraft will augment the 22 TA-50 Block 1 training aircraft in RoKAF service. DAPA has suggested that these 22 Block 1 aircraft are “insufficient” for “training of combat pilots”.

The KAI TA-50 Block 2 includes improved avionics and a radar system, in addition to the capability to integrate combat air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. The aircraft pictured is a TA-50 Block 1 aircraft in service with the RoKAF. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has delivered the first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) TA-50 ‘Golden Eagle' Block 2 lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

DAPA said on 1 January that the delivery was made on 28 December 2023. The delivery is part of a KRW1 trillion (USD764.7 million) contract that was started in 2020 to provide the RoKAF with TA-50 Block 2 aircraft, DAPA added. Janes has previously reported that the contract covered at least 20 Block 2 aircraft.

The new aircraft will augment the 22 TA-50 Block 1 training aircraft in RoKAF service. DAPA has suggested that these 22 Block 1 aircraft are “insufficient” for “training of combat pilots”.

The KAI TA-50 Block 2 includes improved avionics and a radar system, in addition to the capability to integrate combat air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. The aircraft pictured is a TA-50 Block 1 aircraft in service with the RoKAF. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has delivered the first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) TA-50 ‘Golden Eagle' Block 2 lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

DAPA said on 1 January that the delivery was made on 28 December 2023. The delivery is part of a KRW1 trillion (USD764.7 million) contract that was started in 2020 to provide the RoKAF with TA-50 Block 2 aircraft, DAPA added. Janes has previously reported that the contract covered at least 20 Block 2 aircraft.

The new aircraft will augment the 22 TA-50 Block 1 training aircraft in RoKAF service. DAPA has suggested that these 22 Block 1 aircraft are “insufficient” for “training of combat pilots”.

The KAI TA-50 Block 2 includes improved avionics and a radar system, in addition to the capability to integrate combat air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. The aircraft pictured is a TA-50 Block 1 aircraft in service with the RoKAF. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has delivered the first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) TA-50 ‘Golden Eagle' Block 2 lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

DAPA said on 1 January that the delivery was made on 28 December 2023. The delivery is part of a KRW1 trillion (USD764.7 million) contract that was started in 2020 to provide the RoKAF with TA-50 Block 2 aircraft, DAPA added. Janes has previously reported that the contract covered at least 20 Block 2 aircraft.

The new aircraft will augment the 22 TA-50 Block 1 training aircraft in RoKAF service. DAPA has suggested that these 22 Block 1 aircraft are “insufficient” for “training of combat pilots”.

The KAI TA-50 Block 2 includes improved avionics and a radar system, in addition to the capability to integrate combat air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry. The aircraft pictured is a TA-50 Block 1 aircraft in service with the RoKAF. (Korea Aerospace Industries)

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has delivered the first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) TA-50 ‘Golden Eagle' Block 2 lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

DAPA said on 1 January that the delivery was made on 28 December 2023. The delivery is part of a KRW1 trillion (USD764.7 million) contract that was started in 2020 to provide the RoKAF with TA-50 Block 2 aircraft, DAPA added. Janes has previously reported that the contract covered at least 20 Block 2 aircraft.

The new aircraft will augment the 22 TA-50 Block 1 training aircraft in RoKAF service. DAPA has suggested that these 22 Block 1 aircraft are “insufficient” for “training of combat pilots”.