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Overview
The Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle is an advanced supersonic trainer developed in partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries. Designed to bridge the gap between basic training and frontline fighters, it incorporates modern avionics and performance characteristics. The aircraft also serves in light attack variants.
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Specifications
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- Engine
- 2 × General Electric F404-102
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 17,700 lbf · 79 kN
- Avionics
- Lockheed Martin Advanced Avionics
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 42 ft 7 in · 12.98 m
- Tail height
- 15 ft 8 in · 4.78 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 3 in · 1.00 m
- Wing span
- 30 ft 1 in · 9.17 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 29,800 lb · 13,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 22,700 lb · 10,300 kg
- Max payload
- 10,000 lb · 4,550 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 880 gal · 3,300 L · 2,700 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 990 kt · 1,139 mph · 1,833 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 130 kt · 150 mph · 241 km/h
- Range
- 1,000 nm · 1,150 mi · 1,850 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.62 nm/gal · 0.79 km/L
- Ceiling
- 48,000 ft · 14,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 39,000 ft/min · 198 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 1,310 ft · 400 m
- Landing distance
- 1,710 ft · 520 m
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Operational Context
Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle — supersonic advanced jet trainer
The T-50 first flew in 2002 as part of a joint development program between South Korea and the United States. Entering service in the mid-2000s, it was designed with handling qualities similar to contemporary fighter aircraft. The platform forms the basis for trainer and light combat variants.
Powered by a single General Electric F404 turbofan engine producing approximately 17,700 pounds of thrust (79 kN) with afterburner, the T-50 can exceed Mach 1.5. Maximum takeoff weight is about 26,000 pounds (11,800 kg). The tandem cockpit features advanced glass displays and fly-by-wire controls.
The T-50 family has been adopted by several air forces for advanced pilot training. Its supersonic performance allows realistic preparation for modern multirole fighters. The aircraft represents a successful example of international aerospace collaboration.
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