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KF-21 Boramae (First Flight)
KAI · South Korea
The KF-21's first flight in July 2022 validated the airframe's stability and the performance of its twin GE F414 engines. While it carries weapons externally in its current "Block 1" form, its stealthy shaping and domestic AESA radar make it a formidable and cost-effective alternative to 5th-gen jets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,200 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 2,900 km |
| Ceiling | 16,700 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F414-GE-400K afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A2; 10x hardpoints for Meteor, AIM-9X, and local missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
A330 MRTT (A3R Certification) →
Fighter
KF-21 Boramae (First Flight)
KAI · South Korea
The KF-21's first flight in July 2022 validated the airframe's stability and the performance of its twin GE F414 engines. While it carries weapons externally in its current "Block 1" form, its stealthy shaping and domestic AESA radar make it a formidable and cost-effective alternative to 5th-gen jets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,200 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 2,900 km |
| Ceiling | 16,700 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F414-GE-400K afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A2; 10x hardpoints for Meteor, AIM-9X, and local missiles.