The A-50 made its first flight in September 2003. One thousand flights have been completed in the test programme. “The first flight of the T-50 took place in August 2002.” The 50th and final T-50 was delivered to the RoKAF in May 2010. Two squadrons (30 to 40 aircraft) began operations by 2008. A total of 13 aircraft were deployed for training purposes in 2007. The first two aircraft were delivered to RoKAF in December 2005 and entered service in April 2007. RoKAF placed a production contract for the first 25 T-50 in December 2003 and the first production aircraft was rolled out in August 2005.

The RoKAF has a requirement for 50 T-50 trainers and 44 T-50 LIFTs. The first flight of the T-50 took place in August 2002. The T-50 is designed to provide pilot training for current and next-generation fighters such as advanced F-16s, F-22s and the F-35 joint strike fighter. The T-50 LIFT is called the A-50 by the RoKAF. The aircraft was developed in the T-50A advanced trainer and T-50B lead in fighter trainer versions. The T-50 Golden Eagle, formerly known as the KTX-2, jet trainer and light attack aircraft was built for the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF).

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