2 F/a-50s to be in PAF benefit by end of 2014

MANILA — Two F/a-50 "Brilliant Eagle" plane air ship are relied upon to be in Philippine Air Force benefit by the end of 2014. The Philippines prior communicated its dedication to obtain 12 F/a-50 plane airplane from South Korea guard producer Korea Aerospace Industries. When the beginning two F/a-50 plane flying machine is conveyed by the end of 2014, remaining 10 airplane will be conveyed in stunned premise.

The F/a-50 outline is generally inferred from the F-16 "Battling Falcon", and they have numerous similitudes: utilization of a solitary motor, pace, size, expense, and the reach of weapons. KAI's past designing knowledge in permit transforming the KF-16 was a beginning stage for the advancement of the F/a-50.

The F/a-50 "Brilliant Eagle" utilizes a solitary General Electric F404-102 turbofan motor permit processed by Samsung Techwin, overhauled with a full power advanced motor control framework mutually created by General Electric and KAI. The motor comprises of three-arranged fans, seven hub stage plan, and a max engine thrust. Its motor prepares a most extreme of 78.7 kn (17,700 lbf) of push with max engine thrust.