훈련기 KAI, 인도네시아 KT-1B 훈련기 수명연장사업 수주

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KAI가 인도네시아 공군이 운용중인 KT-1B 훈련기의 수명연장 사업을 수주받았습니다. 계약금액은 6,400만 달러입니다. 

인도네시아는 2003년 KT-1B를 도입해 20기를 인도받았네요. 동체와 날개를 보강해 운용수명을 150% 연장하는 것이 목표라고 합니다. 

KAI to extend lifespan of Indonesia’s KT-1B trainer

KAI to extend lifespan of Indonesia’s KT-1B trainer

KAI to extend lifespan of Indonesia’s KT-1B trainer  

The airframe life extension project involves disassembling and inspecting Indonesian-operated aircraft.

March 14, 2025

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The KT-1B is the Indonesian export variant of the KT-1 basic trainer. Credit: Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a $64m contract for an airframe life extension project for the Indonesian Air Force fleet of KT-1B basic trainers.  

The initiative aims to reinforce the aircraft’s fuselage and wings, extending the airframe’s operational lifespan by approximately 150%. 

The scope of the airframe life extension project involves disassembling and inspecting the Indonesian-operated aircraft to accurately diagnose their remaining lifespan.  

This process ensures that the aircraft can continue to serve effectively while also reducing operational costs for Indonesia. 

Since the first export of the KT-1B in 2003, Indonesia has received a total of 20 aircraft.  

The KT-1B, which is the Indonesian export version of the KT-1 basic trainer, is used for basic pilot training as well as by the ‘Jupiter’ aerobatic team for performances at various air shows.  

To date, 84 KT-1s have been exported to countries including Turkey, Peru, Senegal, and Indonesia. 

The project will be executed locally in Indonesia, with KAI dispatching experts to work alongside the Indonesian Air Force and local aviation companies.  

This collaboration is set to expand with companies such as PTDI, enhancing Indonesia’s role as a support base for regional aircraft maintenance and follow-up services. 

KAI president Kang Gu-young said: “We have succeeded in commercialising follow-up support and performance improvement beyond the delivery of aircraft. 

“In the future, we expect to expand the market through various platforms operated by domestic and foreign customers, such as not only the KT-1 but also the T-50 series and Surion.” 

Last month, KAI signed a memorandum of understanding with PT PDS of Indonesia for the training and supply of aviation experts to its partners and exploring collaborations with various industries in Indonesia. 

The company has exported 224 domestically produced aircraft globally and is actively seeking further opportunities to expand its international market presence.  

[백선호]

항전 장비라는 것이 거의 없는 깡통 비행기라서 구조 수명만 연장하면 오래오래 쓸 것입니다.

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슬슬 공군에서도 수명연장사업 얘기가 나올 때인 것 같은데 아직 공식화된 얘기는 없네요. KA-1은 퇴역시키고 KT-1은 수명연장해서 계속 쓸 법 한데요.