South Korean Press says Philippines acquiring 12 FA-50 Block 20 Aircraft for Usd 677 million

South Korean Press says Philippines acquiring 12 FA-50 Block 20 Aircraft for Usd 677 million, argues KF-21 has less Restrictions

The South Korean Press recently wrote about their Country's offer of Combat Aircraft to the Philippines, and below are the Highlights:

* The Philippines will be acquiring the latest FA-50 Block 20 Version which will have an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar and an Aerial Refueling Capability that will allow it to extend its Range.

The Contract will reportedly be worth Krw 1 trillion, or approximately Usd 677.4 million for a dozen Aircraft, assuming an Exchange Rate of Krw 1,476 for every United States (US) Dollar.

* The Article is arguing for their KF-21 Boramae instead of the F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 70 Aircraft since it will have lower Introduction, Operational and Maintenance Cost. It also mentioned how the US might restrict the acquisition and use of Weapons on the F-16C.

MY NOTES:
The AESA Radar on the Block 20 will be stealthier than the current Radar that the FA-50PH Fighting Eagle Aircraft the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is using.

The Price of Usd 56.45 million per Aircraft for these Block 20 Versions is a big jump compared to the Usd 35 million we got for the FA-50PH back in 2014, or 11 Years ago. That’s an increase of Usd 21.45 million or over 60%.

Inflation alone won’t explain that big increase in Price, probably its because of the additional new Features of the Aircraft. And the PAF might be acquiring better Logistical Support and some Weapons with the Aircraft this time, unlike before.

Here is the Link to the Article at the “Daily Hankooki” Website: https://daily.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1193291

SOURCE: FA-50 늘리고 KF-21 눈독 들이는 필리핀 {Archived Link}
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