FA-50PH «Fighting Eagl» military jet made its first flight

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By Dylan Malyasov
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FA-50PH maiden flight took place on 19 June 2015 after the Philippines has signed a contract for 12 KAI FA-50 fighter aircraft in March last year. We will do our best to deliver initial 2 aircraft by the end of this year

Last year on March 28, 2014 the Republic of the Philippines has signed contracts to buy 12 advanced trainer aircraft FA-50PH, in the contract first two aircraft requested delivery in 2015.

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