The T-50 Golden Eagle, formerly called the KTX-2, New Generation of jet trainer and light-weight attack aircraft was designed for the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF). The aircraft was developed in the T-50A advanced trainer and T-50B lead in fighter trainer versions.
The T-50 lift is named the A-50 by the RoKAF. The T-50 is designed to provide pilot coaching for current and next-generation fighters like advanced F-16s, F-22s and also the joint strike fighter.