FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs T-7 Red Hawk
Overview
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is a Combat Aircraft built by Korea Aerospace Industries, while the T-7 Red Hawk is a Military Training Aircraft by Boeing-Saab.
Top speed is 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs 1,300 km/h for the T-7 Red Hawk. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has an operational range of 1,851 km vs 1,830 km for the T-7 Red Hawk. The T-7 Red Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle.
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle first flew 5 years before the T-7 Red Hawk (2011 vs 2016).
| South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Korea Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing-Saab |
| First flight | 20 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wing area | 23.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1840 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 79 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,300 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,722 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or T-7 Red Hawk?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle entered service first in 2014, 14 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.