The FA-50 is an advanced version of the T-50, possessing more internal fuel capacity, enhanced avionics, a longer radome, and a tactical datalink. [20] . It is equipped with a modified Israeli EL/M-2032 pulse-Doppler radar with Korean-specific modifications by LIG Nex1. [21] .

Apr 28, 2023 · 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 the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft. The aircraft is equipped with a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS). Credit: Photo by ROKAF.

5 days ago · Philippine Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo (PNA file photo by Priam F. Nepomuceno). MANILA – The grounded FA-50PH fighter jet fleet will be deployed in cases of emergencies and national security concerns, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Monday.. All 11 FA-50PHs were administratively grounded following the March 4 crash of the fighter jet in Bukidnon that killed two pilots.

Mar 5, 2025 · MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday (March 5) announced that its 11 remaining FA-50PH jet fighters have been ordered grounded following the crash of the South Korean-made aircraft that killed two pilots on Tuesday (March 4).

3 days ago · The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said the flight data recorder of the ill-fated FA-50PH fighter jet with tail number “002” will be sent to the United States (US) for data extraction procedures.

Jul 15, 2024 · If Malaysia sends three F/A-18D Hornet fighter jets to Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia, its neighbor, the Philippines, will be sending four FA-50PH light fighter jets to the large-scale air force exercise.

Feb 5, 2025 · U.S. Air Force B-1B’s and PAF FA-50s flew in a joint air patrol and intercept exercise aimed to enhance our coordination and refine strategies together for a Free And Open Indo Pacific.

Mar 6, 2025 · MANILA – The "black box" or flight data recorder of the ill-fated FA-50PH jet fighter with tail number 002 has been recovered, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced on Thursday. "It will be brought to experts and what we are going …

Feb 5, 2025 · In a display of military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) conducted a joint air exercise over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Feb. 4. The exercise involved three PAF FA-50PH aircraft and two USAF B-1 supersonic bombers.

Mar 5, 2025 · The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday confirmed that one of its 12 FA-50PH fighter jets was reported missing during a "tactical night oper at i on”. "A major developmen­t in the PAF. Shortly after midnight on March 4, 2025, an FA …