Korea KTX-II (T-50, TA-50, FA-50) program

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The requirement is 36, expect repeat order for another 18.
 

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Congrats Malaysia for selecting the worse bid. Hürjet would give them both more flexible configuration options and higher Malaysian industry participation.
Why it is the worst bid?
Technically it is the best solution out there as it is a proven platform and already in service with multiple air forces.
However, considering geopolitical aspect and the local industry participation Hurjet would've been a better choice.

But it is their airforce and they probably knows better what suits them.
 
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Why it is the worst bid?
Technically it is the best solution out there as it is a proven platform and already in service with multiple air forces.
However, considering political aspect and the local industry participation Hurjet would've been a better choice.

But it is their airforce and they knows better.

Malaysia currently only has

x18 Su-30MKM
x8 F/A-18C/D
x10 Mk108/208

Adding ready and tested (and widely used) F/A-50 is always the wise thing to do. Because they will need it fast
 

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Main arguments for FA-50:
- tried & tested bird since 2000s
- very high production quality
- integration of US, European, Israeli, Korean weapon and sensor systems
- international pilot training program
- excellent supply chain & customer service

Luckily we learned from the best in business: USAF and LockMart 😇
 

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They have made a good choice.It was a LCA tender.We do not even know whether trainer Hürjet will be able to enter mass production in the near future because of the American engine... It was already too ambitious for TAI to enter this tender without producing the aircraft.
 

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S. Korean defense chief attends contract signing event for FA-50 fighter export​

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SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup joined a contract signing ceremony for South Korea's export of FA-50 light attack aircraft to Malaysia during a visit to the Southeast Asian country Tuesday, calling the deal a "crucial" opportunity to elevate the bilateral defense partnership.

The ceremony came after Lee and his Malaysian counterpart, Mohamad Hasan, held talks on bilateral defense and arms industry cooperation earlier in the day. Lee was in Malaysia to attend the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in the country.

"Lee assessed that the export of FA-50 fighters to Malaysia served as a crucial chance to elevate the two countries' defense and arms industry cooperation, and expressed our government's interest and will for support regarding bilateral defense industry cooperation," the ministry said in a press release.

In February, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, signed a letter of acceptance with Malaysia to supply 18 FA-50 aircraft. Tuesday's ceremony marked the signing of a final contract on the export, according to the ministry.

After the ceremony, Lee visited an exhibition booth run by KAI. There, he pledged active support to expand the country's defense exports through the relaxation of regulations, financial support and other means.

During the talks with the Malaysian minister, Lee asked for his support to help South Korean firms expand their participation in Malaysia's future military reinforcement projects, including its push to introduce three 2,000-ton littoral mission vessels.

Hasan stressed the importance of cooperation and communication for regional peace and prosperity, while requesting South Korea play a constructive role in promoting stability in the Southeast Asian region, according to the ministry.

Lee also used the meeting to call for Malaysia's support for South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in its southeastern city of Busan and invited Hasan to attend his ministry's annual defense forum, called the Seoul Defense Dialogue, scheduled for October.

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$920 million deal. Enjoy the ROKAF Black Eagles with their beautiful T-50 birds on world tour, also at LIMA 2023 in Malaysia.블랙이글스 팀워크!


 
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Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) unveiled the upgraded FA-50 Fighting Eagle with aerial refueling capability.
The upgraded FA-50 is now able to conduct aerial refueling via probe & drogue method, which will greatly enhance its operational range. Polish FA-50PL will be the first FA-50 to feature this upgrade, along with Sniper ATP, AIM-120 AMRAAM integration, and PhantomStrike AESA radar.
Future FA-50 exports will also include these upgrades.
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+ Boom-Receptacle
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If KAI redesigns the FA-50 to a single seat F-50 with a more powerful GE F-414 like the Gripen E (new tail and air intakes) and a new nose radome-size for a bigger AESA radar it would practically become a F-16V Mini 😁
 
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