T-50 Golden Eagle Delivers Disciplined Performance In Training

(Farnborough, England, July 16, 2008) -- Training for future generations of fighter pilots is now a reality, as the T-50 Golden Eagle looks forward to graduating additional classes of Korean air force student pilots this year.

The third class of officers has graduated from the T-50's total advanced training system, meaning 41 officers have graduated to date, announced J.R. Wildridge, director of T-50 Business Development for Lockheed Martin during a briefing at the Farnborough Air Show today.

The T-50, co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], is Korea's first indigenous supersonic aircraft and the world's only high performance, supersonic trainer in production today. The T-50 is exceeding the expectations of operational pilots with its technological advances and capabilities.

"The T-50 provides a cost-effective bridge for air forces around the world, from primary training to high performance fighters," said Wildridge. "The T-50 is relatively easy to fly in terms of airframe design, digital flight controls, and on-board systems. It includes embedded training features, a mission planning and debriefing system, as well as a comprehensive ground-based training system."

Source : Lockheed Martin

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