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AIDC T-5 Brave Eagle

AIDC · Advanced Jet Trainer · Taiwan · Digital Age (2010–present)

AIDC T-5 Brave Eagle — Advanced Jet Trainer
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The AIDC T-5 Brave Eagle is a Taiwanese transonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft developed by the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC).

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Taiwan
Manufacturer
AIDC
Operator
Republic of China Air Force
Primary Role
Advanced Jet Trainer
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2021
Produced
66
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$20M
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
2x Honeywell F124-200TW turbofan
Thrust / Power
6,280 lbf each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
43.6
Wingspan (ft)
32.8
Empty Weight (lb)
8400
MTOW (lb)
16500
Service Ceiling (ft)
50000
Range (mi)
1500
Max Speed (mph)
627
Max Speed (Mach)
0.95
Armament
Hardpoints: 2