KF-21 Boramae
Type: 4.5 Generation Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: South Korea
Manufacturer: KAI
Overview
The KF-21 Boramae (Young Hawk) is South Korea indigenous 4.5th generation fighter aircraft currently in advanced flight testing. Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, it features a reduced radar cross-section, AESA radar, and internal weapons bay planned for Block 2. It represents South Korea most ambitious defense program and a step toward full aerospace independence.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| radar | KGX AESA |
| ceiling | 55,000 ft |
| engines | 2x General Electric F414-GE-400K |
| armament | 20mm cannon, AIM-120, AIM-9, Meteor (planned), KGGB |
| max_speed | Mach 1.81 |
| max_weight | 25,600 kg |
| combat_radius | 1,100+ km |
Operators
- South Korea
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