Korea Aerospace Industries

3 aircraft types.

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. is a South Korean aerospace and defense manufacturer. It was originally established as a joint venture of Daewoo Heavy Industries' aerospace division, Samsung Aerospace, and Hyundai Space and Aircraft. During 1999, KAI became more independent of its founding members, acquiring their aerospace interests at the behest of the South Korean government following the financial troubles of these companies that had resulted from the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Founded: 1999
Country: South Korea
Headquarters: Sacheon

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Aircraft types

FA-50 Fighting Eagle

Light attack/fighter version of T-50

First flight 2011

Korea Aerospace Industries KUH-1 Surion

South Korean multi-role utility helicopter

First flight 2010

Korea Aerospace Industries LCH

South Korean light civil helicopter