KT-1 Woongbi aircraft eyed as S-211 replacement

More details have come out from the South Korean News Agency News 1 of the possible sale by the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) of the KT-1 Woongbi aircraft to the Philippines.

First is that it is being eyed as a replacement for the S-211 Basic Jet Trainer (BJT) aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Next is that is expected to compete with the Czech Republic made L-39NG and American T-6C Texan II aircraft for the BJT role.

Philippines in talks with KAI to acquire the KT-1 Woongbi

The KT-1 Woongbi, photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

As per Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) during a Demonstration Event in South Korea of the KUH-1P Surion Helicopter for South East Asian (SEA) Journalists and Dignitaries, the Philippines is reportedly in talks to acquire their KT-1 Woongbi Aircraft. 

SOURCE: KAI hotdogs for Diplomats to sell Choppers abroad

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