| Attribute | KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle × | Lockheed Martin T50 Golden Eagle × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korea Aerospace Industries | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle | Lockheed Martin T50 Golden Eagle |
| Country | Korea, South | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2011 | 2005 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Military Trainers |
| Icao | FA50 | K50 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Eurojet EJ200 or General Electric F414 | 2x 1 × General Electric F404-102 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 22,000 | 17,700 |
| Avionics | Israeli EL/M-2032 pulse-Doppler radar | Lockheed Martin Advanced Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,837 | 1,833 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 241 | 241 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,852 | 1,852 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.793 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 14,630 | 14,630 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 182.88 | 198.12 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 400 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 520 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 12,300 | 13,517 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 10,150 | 10,300 |
| Max payload (kg) | 5,830 | 4,536 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,990 | 3,331 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 13.14 | 12.98 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.94 | 4.78 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.45 | 9.17 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |