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Manila : It seems like PAF is going back to supersonic age with South Korean Jets.
The department of National Defense on friday completed negotiations with Korean aerospace company for 50 lead in fighter trainer, bringing Philippines military a step closer to supersonic age.
"I will say that yes, we can now boast a little about our capability. I will not be ashamed to accept -> That we are back to supersonic age." Defense undersecratory Fernando Manalo, A retired PAF general said.
Manalo said FA-50s are "not just ordinary lead in fighter because it can deliver short range missiles. Their is a potential for these to be classified as beyond the short range fighter aircraft."
-->> Limited Capabilities :
It has the quality (of a fighter aircraft) has defense weapons. It is in supersonic regime. It can carry PGMs and AIM-9 A2A missile" said Col. Ernesto Miguel O bol, an F-5 pilot
The department of National Defense on friday completed negotiations with Korean aerospace company for 50 lead in fighter trainer, bringing Philippines military a step closer to supersonic age.
"I will say that yes, we can now boast a little about our capability. I will not be ashamed to accept -> That we are back to supersonic age." Defense undersecratory Fernando Manalo, A retired PAF general said.
Manalo said FA-50s are "not just ordinary lead in fighter because it can deliver short range missiles. Their is a potential for these to be classified as beyond the short range fighter aircraft."
-->> Limited Capabilities :
It has the quality (of a fighter aircraft) has defense weapons. It is in supersonic regime. It can carry PGMs and AIM-9 A2A missile" said Col. Ernesto Miguel O bol, an F-5 pilot