Iraq T-50IQ Advanced Trainer/Light Fighter Order

completed

Iraq ordered 24 T-50IQ aircraft (a variant with FA-50-level combat capabilities) to rebuild its air force. The deal was one of the largest single Korean defense exports at the time.

Contract Details

Buyer Country: Iraq
Buyer Entity: Iraqi Air Force
Seller Company: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: T-50 Golden Eagle
Contract Value: $1.1B
Quantity: 24 units
Category: fighter

Timeline

Announced

Dec 1, 2013

Signed

Dec 8, 2013

Delivery Start

Apr 1, 2016

Delivery End

Dec 31, 2018

Source

SIPRI

Features

Technology Transfer

Local Production

Quick Info

Status: completed
Buyer: Iraq
Value: $1.1B