Korea Aerospace Industries
047810.KS한국항공우주산업
South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer responsible for the KF-21 Boramae next-generation fighter, the FA-50 light combat aircraft, the T-50 supersonic trainer, and the KAI Surion utility helicopter.
Products & Systems
FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Fighter AircraftFA-50
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is a light combat aircraft derived from the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic trainer. Equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and capable of carrying a variety of precision-guided munitions. Exported to the Philippines, Iraq, Poland, and Malaysia.
In service since 2013
KAI Surion
HelicopterKUH-1
The KAI Surion (KUH-1) is a twin-engine utility helicopter developed jointly by KAI and Airbus Helicopters for the Republic of Korea Army. Variants include the marine variant (MUH-1 Marineon) and medical evacuation versions.
In service since 2013
KF-21 Boramae
Fighter AircraftKF-21
The KF-21 Boramae (Young Hawk) is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter aircraft under development by KAI with Indonesian participation. Features AESA radar, twin GE F414 engines, and is designed to replace the F-4 and F-5 fleets. First flight achieved in July 2022.
KT-1 Woongbi
OtherKT-1
The KT-1 Woongbi is a turboprop basic trainer aircraft developed by KAI. It serves as the primary trainer for the Republic of Korea Air Force and has been exported to Indonesia, Turkey, Peru, and Senegal.
In service since 2000
T-50 Golden Eagle
Fighter AircraftT-50
The T-50 Golden Eagle is the world's first supersonic advanced jet trainer developed with Lockheed Martin. It serves as the basis for the FA-50 light fighter and TA-50 lead-in fighter trainer variants.
In service since 2005
Export Contracts
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia FA-50M Light Combat Aircraft Order | Malaysia | $920M | signed | May 1, 2023 |
| Poland FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order | Poland | $3.0B | in delivery | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Thailand T-50TH Advanced Trainer Order | Thailand | $400M | completed | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Iraq T-50IQ Advanced Trainer/Light Fighter Order | Iraq | $1.1B | completed | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Philippines FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order | Philippines | $420M | completed | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Peru KT-1 Basic Trainer Order | Peru | $200M | completed | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Turkey T-50 Advanced Trainer Order | Turkey | $400M | completed | Jan 1, 2011 |
| Indonesia KF-21 Joint Development Participation | Indonesia | $1.6B | signed | Jan 1, 2010 |