The KAI FA-50 can also be used in the CAS role therefore do we really need to buy a different aircraft for Close-Air Support when the FA-50 can do it all for the PAF? SEOUL — The FA-50, a light attack aircraft modified from the T-50 supersonic trainer jet, is set to begin service with the Republic of Korea Air Force this week, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The first FA-50 will be delivered Tuesday, with 59 more units to be delivered by 2016. The combat aircraft are replacing four-decade-old F-5E/Fs. “FA-50s WILL REPLACE THE CLOSE-AIR SUPPORT MISSION THAT HAS BEEN CONDUCTED BY F-5E/Fs,” an Air Force spokesman said. “Fitted with the Link-16 data link, in particular, the FA-50 is expected to carry out joint successful operations with US fighter aircraft as well as the country’s ground and naval forces.” defensenews/article/20130819/DEFREG/308190012/S-Korean-Light-Fighter-Jet-Enter-Service
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:52:06 +0000
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