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The program has expanded beyond a trainer concept to include the TA-50 light attack aircraft and the FA-50 light combat aircraft. [15] The TA-50 variant is a more heavily armed version of the T-50 trainer, intended for lead-in fighter training and light attack roles. It is equipped with the Elta EL/M-2032 fire control radar. [16]
This is a list of aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Sri Lanka Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA). List of aircraft alphabetically by manufacturer. A. AAI/IAI RQ-2 ...
In 1991, the air force decided to reintroduce jet fighters for its needs in the Sri Lankan Civil War and decided to acquired F-7s from People's Republic of China. On 1 February 1991, the No. 5 "Jet" Squadron was formed at SLAF Katunayake under the command of Squadron Leader Harsha Abeywickrama with two FT-5 trainers, which were supplemented ...
No. 10 "Fighter" Squadron is a squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force. It currently operates the IAI Kfir from SLAF Katunayake . The squadron is tasked with providing offensive support for ground & maritime (anti-shipping) operations, air interdiction and interception.
Malaysia subsequently ordered 18 KAI FA-50 Block 20 aircraft worth US$920 million. [280] The FA-50 was reportedly chosen because of it being a tried-and-tested platform in service with numerous countries while the Tejas is largely unproven and untested, with the Indian Air Force being the sole operator. Logistics issues and the FA-50 better ...
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The A-10 is an older jet, and most models flying today were built in the 1980s. ... the world’s first fifth-generation fighter and arguably the best fighter jet in ... The high cost is the price ...
This is a list of aircraft squadrons of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Current SLAF Flying Squadrons. No. 1 Flying Training Wing; ... No. 10 Fighter Squadron;