Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2012, showcasing the KAI T-50 Golden Eagle during its impressive flight demonstration at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The T-50 Golden Eagle is a highly advanced supersonic trainer and lethal multirole fighter jet jointly developed by the renowned Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the massive United States defence contractor Lockheed Martin. It proudly holds the title as South Korea’s very first domestically produced supersonic trainer jet.
Development and Deployment
The highly impressive video below clearly shows the agile KAI T-50 Golden Eagle giving a flawless flight demonstration directly at the prestigious 2012 Farnborough International Airshow.
The advanced aircraft successfully made its very first test flight on August 20, 2002, and officially entered into full active military service starting in 2005. The primary current users of the powerful jet are the Republic of Korea Air Force and the Indonesian Air Force.
Credits: Wikipedia, Korean Aerospace Industries, Lockheed Martin