South Korea and the Philippines have agreed on a $422 million deal for the purchase of twelve FA-50 light fighter aircraft. Barring any unforeseen issues, an actual contract could be signed a few weeks from now in March.
A deal for the FA-50 had been hoped for as early as last year, but a deal could not be agreed upon due to differences on the terms of the contract. A natural disaster in the Philippines caused by a Typhoon further complicated agreement on a contract.
South Korea wanted more upfront payment and less after sales support. The Philippines wanted the opposite, but both sides were able to meet each other half way to work something out.
If a contract is signed in March, the first FA-50 are expected to be delivered 18 months later in the second half of 2015. The Philippines would the become the second export customer for the FA-50 after Iraq and South Korea itself.
Showing posts with label Trainer Aircraft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trainer Aircraft. Show all posts
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Friday, December 13, 2013
Iraq Buys 24 F/A-50 / T-50IQ Aircraft From South Korea
South Korea has sold Iraq 24 F/A-50 light multi-role aircraft for about $1.1 billion to be delivered in 2015 and 2016. Another contract to be signed later for related training and other services could raise the value to $2.1 billion.
The F/A-50 was selected over the Hawk 128, Yak 130 and L-159 and is the first time the type has been exported after entering service earlier with South Korea. Other interested countries in the F/A-50 include the Philippines, although no contract has been signed so far.
The F/A-50 is based on the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer aircraft, a joint project between Korea Aerospace Industries and Lockheed Martin, with an intermediate version known as the T/A-50. The latter added attack capabilities to the training role of the original, while the F/A-50 can also function as a light fighter.
The T-50 and T/A-50 had previously been exported to other countries such as Indonesia. In Iraq it will enter service as the T-50IQ, where it will complement the F-16C/D bought from the United States.
Iraq has ordered 36 F-16IQ aircraft in two batches to be delivered starting in 2014. Also to be delivered soon are 40 Mi-28 and Mi-35 attack helicopters, of which the first four Mi-35 were received from Russia last November.
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/12/12/63/0301000000AEN20131212005100315F.html
The F/A-50 was selected over the Hawk 128, Yak 130 and L-159 and is the first time the type has been exported after entering service earlier with South Korea. Other interested countries in the F/A-50 include the Philippines, although no contract has been signed so far.
The F/A-50 is based on the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer aircraft, a joint project between Korea Aerospace Industries and Lockheed Martin, with an intermediate version known as the T/A-50. The latter added attack capabilities to the training role of the original, while the F/A-50 can also function as a light fighter.
The T-50 and T/A-50 had previously been exported to other countries such as Indonesia. In Iraq it will enter service as the T-50IQ, where it will complement the F-16C/D bought from the United States.
Iraq has ordered 36 F-16IQ aircraft in two batches to be delivered starting in 2014. Also to be delivered soon are 40 Mi-28 and Mi-35 attack helicopters, of which the first four Mi-35 were received from Russia last November.
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/12/12/63/0301000000AEN20131212005100315F.html
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Bangladesh plans to purchase 24 Yak-130 aircraft
According to Viktor Komardin, the Deputy Chief of Rosoboronexport, Russia and Bangladesh will negotiate the purchase of 24 Yakovlev Yak-130 aircraft. Negotiations are due to start in the spring.
The deal is to be financed using a $1 billion credit line that was granted by Russia to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh during her visit to Moscow in January.
The Yak-130 is a two-seat, multi-role Lead-In Fighter Trainer that can be used for training, light attack and reconnaissance mission. It features a glass cockpit with advanced avionics and digital fly-by-wire.
The aircraft features a rugged design and landing gear, which allows it to land or takeoff from unpaved and unprepared landing strips. The Yak-130 specifications are:
Currently, the Yak-130 is in service with the Air Forces of Russia and Algeria. Contracts for the Yak-130 had also been signed with Libya and Syria, but are on hold due to the current situation in the two countries.
The Yak-130 basic design has been used by Yakovlev and Italy's Alenia Aermacchi to develop the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master for the Italian Air Force. Israel and Singapore have placed additional orders for the M-346 Master.
http://en.rian.ru/world/20130327/180281752/Bangladesh-Plans-to-Buy-24-Russian-Jet-Trainers.html
The deal is to be financed using a $1 billion credit line that was granted by Russia to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh during her visit to Moscow in January.
The Yak-130 is a two-seat, multi-role Lead-In Fighter Trainer that can be used for training, light attack and reconnaissance mission. It features a glass cockpit with advanced avionics and digital fly-by-wire.
The aircraft features a rugged design and landing gear, which allows it to land or takeoff from unpaved and unprepared landing strips. The Yak-130 specifications are:
- a crew of 2
- a length of 11.49 m
- a wingspan of 9.72 m
- a height of 4.76 m
- an empty weight of 4600 kg
- a maximum takeoff weight of 9000 kg
- a maximum payload of 3000 kg
- a maximum speed of 1050 km/hr
- a range of 2000 km
- a ceiling of 12500 m
Currently, the Yak-130 is in service with the Air Forces of Russia and Algeria. Contracts for the Yak-130 had also been signed with Libya and Syria, but are on hold due to the current situation in the two countries.
The Yak-130 basic design has been used by Yakovlev and Italy's Alenia Aermacchi to develop the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master for the Italian Air Force. Israel and Singapore have placed additional orders for the M-346 Master.
http://en.rian.ru/world/20130327/180281752/Bangladesh-Plans-to-Buy-24-Russian-Jet-Trainers.html
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Botswana receives 5 Pilatus PC-7 MkII trainer aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft from Switzerland has delivered 5 PC-7 MkII turboprop basic trainer aircraft to Botswana. Botswana has in the past ordered 7 previous generation Pilatus PC-7 aircraft in 1989, which entered service the following year.
The conventionally designed PC-7 MkII aircraft features:
Over 500 PC-7 and PC-7 MkII training aircraft have served in the air forces of 21 countries. The latest is India, which signed a $525 million contract for 75 PC-7 MkII aircraft in 2012 with an option for another 37 aircraft.
Deliveries of the first aircraft have already begun and is expected to be completed by 2015. They will replace the HPT-32 Deepak, which have all been grounded since 2009.
Specifications (aerobatic configuration)
Crew: 2
Length: 10.18 m
Wingpan: 10.19 m
Max takeoff weight: 2850 kg
Max range: 1500 km
Takeoff distance: 415 m
Landing distance: 665 m
Max speed: 556 km/hr
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C turboprop engine, 700 shp, with Hartzell 4-bladed aluminium propeller
http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/
The conventionally designed PC-7 MkII aircraft features:
- lowest direct operating cost off all turboprop trainer aircraft
- On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
- comprehensive safety and training features
- easy to operate and maintain
- modern glass cockpit and avionics
- exceptional aircraft handling
- easy access to engine and other systems
- can be customized according to customer requirements
- long engine life
- ejection seats
- anti-g system
Over 500 PC-7 and PC-7 MkII training aircraft have served in the air forces of 21 countries. The latest is India, which signed a $525 million contract for 75 PC-7 MkII aircraft in 2012 with an option for another 37 aircraft.
Deliveries of the first aircraft have already begun and is expected to be completed by 2015. They will replace the HPT-32 Deepak, which have all been grounded since 2009.
Specifications (aerobatic configuration)
Crew: 2
Length: 10.18 m
Wingpan: 10.19 m
Max takeoff weight: 2850 kg
Max range: 1500 km
Takeoff distance: 415 m
Landing distance: 665 m
Max speed: 556 km/hr
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C turboprop engine, 700 shp, with Hartzell 4-bladed aluminium propeller
http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/
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