KF-21 entered mass production
out of production The first plane will be launched in late 2026. It is planned to be delivered to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF). While the mass production phase is planned to last until 2032, South Korea will produce the aircraft with the support of 700 local companies under the leadership of KAI.
KF-21 has advanced survivability, combined/joint operations, sustainment, logistics support system, air superiority and precision ground strike features. Korea, McDonnell Douglas F-4 ve Northrop F-5 It wants to replace old fighter planes such as KF-21s. The aircraft features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, advanced avionics, high maneuverability and single and tandem seat variants. single seat aircraft 44,000 lb maximum thrust and Maximum speed of 2,253 km/h with a payload of approximately 7 tons maximum take-off of 25.5 tons has the weight. Meanwhile on the plane GE Aerospace F414 engines are used. South Korea is also considering selling the KF-21 abroad, particularly as a replacement for Lockheed Martin F-16s.
KF-21 features
- Crew: 1 or 2
- Length: 16.9m
- Wingspan: 11.2 m
- Height: 4.7m
- Wing area: 46.5 m2
- Curb weight: 11,800 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight: 25,500 kg
- Fuel capacity: 6,000 kg internal
- Load: 7,700 kg external
- Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400K, manufactured under license from Hanwha Aerospace turbofan, 13,000 lbf thrust each dry, 22,000 lbf with afterburner
- Top speed: Mach 1.81/ 2,200 km/h
- Combat range: 1,000 km (estimated)
- Maximum travel: 2,900 km
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