T-5 Brave Eagle
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 June 2020 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
Technical specifications
| Version: T-5 Brave Eagle | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 members |
| Maximum speed | 1030 km/h (640 mph) |
| Wingspan | 9 m (29.5 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15.1 ft) |
| Length | 13.7 m (44.9 ft) |
| Climb rate | 48.0 m/s (157.5 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 x turbojets Honeywell F124-GA-200 delivering 2835 kgf each |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the T-5 Brave Eagle in 2026.
All operators
🇰🇷 South Korea
Description
The KAI T-5 Brave Eagle is a military aircraft developed by the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). It was designed as a supersonic advanced trainer aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The aircraft is a result of a collaborative effort between KAI and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration of South Korea. It first entered service in 2018 and is primarily utilized for a variety of training purposes, including air combat maneuvering, basic flight training, jet transition training, and aerial reconnaissance. The T-5 Brave Eagle has been deployed by the ROKAF to enhance pilot training and bolster their defense capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of aircraft is the T-5 Brave Eagle?
The KAI T-5 Brave Eagle is a military training aircraft aircraft developed by KAI and entered service in 2021.
What is the maximum speed of the T-5 Brave Eagle?
The KAI T-5 Brave Eagle has a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h (640 mph).
When did the T-5 Brave Eagle first fly?
The KAI T-5 Brave Eagle made its first flight on June 10, 2020. It entered operational service in 2021.
How many T-5 Brave Eagle have been built?
17 units of the KAI T-5 Brave Eagle have been produced since it entered service in 2021.
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