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- It was named Boramae. In April 2021: During the unveiling of the first prototype. Meanings. Young Hawk. Fighting Hawk. The first prototype of the fighter jet was completed in April 2021, and a rollout ceremony was planned at the company's headquarters at Sacheon Airport.
- Decades-old planning. The aircraft was first announced in 2001. Shareholder. Stake. South Korean government. 60% Indonesian Aerospace. 20% Korea Aerospace Industries and other private partners.
- A significantly downgraded design. A 4.5 generation aircraft with limited stealth capabilities. Initial plans. 50% greater combat range than F-16 Fighting Falcon.
- No internal weapons bay. The aircraft cannot carry weapons in internal bays. Most fourth-generation fighters. Only external hardpoints. Fifth-generation fighters.
Aug 10, 2022 · Photo: Xinhua. When armed with the European Meteor air-to-air missiles and home-grown radars, the KF-21 could even match China’s J20 stealth fighter in combat capabilities, said Yang Uk, a...
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The Russian Sukhoi Su-30, Su-35, and Su-37, along with the Chinese Shenyang J-16, are all based on the celebrated Su-27platform, with various upgrades offering 4.5 generation capabilities. Each jet has a number of variants and modifications. But the Su-35S could be considered the ultimate version of them all. It features the latest electronics syst...
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The Dassault Rafale and the Eurofighter Typhoon are quite similar, not least because they began development as one aircraft. However, in the mid-1980s Francedecided to divide the program and create a separate fighter for its own needs. Unlike the Typhoon, a variant of the Rafale exists that can land on an aircraft carrier. It is also certified to c...
The Boeing F-15Eagle was one of the first 4th generation fighter jets. Sometimes it is hard to believe that this jet celebrated its 52nd birthday in 2024. However, it still remains a potent war machine. It is the only fighter jet in the world to score more than 100 air-to-air kills and experience no air-to-air losses. It has also been continuously ...
China’sShenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon project initially introduced over a decade ago, is now close to fruition. Although the FC-31 is yet to be unveiled, the jet, under different designations, is close to becoming China’s new carrier-based jet. Although exact capabilities remain largely classified, recent images show the FC-31 with redesigned engine hous...
The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is Russia’s first stealth aircraft. However, its development was slowed due to numerous problems and delays and, although initially planned to become operational years ago, it only exists in small quantities. In the coming years, the Su-57 is poised to receive a new, more powerful engineto further enhance its performance and ...
The KAI KF-21 Boramae, produced by South Korea in partnership with Indonesia, represents a significant leap in the Korean aerospace industry. This jet incorporates stealth features, an advanced AESA radar system, and some technologies based on the F-35, putting it somewhere between a 4.5 and 5th-generation fighter. The first KF-21 conducted its mai...
The F-22 is the first-ever 5th generation fighter jet to enter service, and the first fighter to include stealth features. Its thrust-vectoring engines and advanced weapons systems give it an edge at close-range dogfighting, and it also has powerful sensors for beyond-visual range. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the only service to operate t...
China’s first 5th generation fighter jet introduced in 2017, the J-20 Mighty Dragon, is a heavy, powerful fighter designed to rival the F-22 and the Su-57. It is a step forward in Chinese fighter jet development, bringing advanced avionics, and superior performance to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It might not be as maneuverable a...
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the pinnacle of the United States’fifth-generation fighter development. Ever since entering production in 2006, the F-35 has embodied the latest in combat aircraft development. It boasts unmatched stealth features, sensor fusion, the world’s most powerful fighter engine, data networking capabilities, and the...
Apr 12, 2024 · The F-21 programme for India is much more than procurement of the world’s most advanced 4th Generation fighter.
Apr 9, 2021 · While the DAPA calls the KF-21 a 4.5-generation fighter jet because it lacks, for instance, an internal weapons bay that increases stealthiness, analysts say it may be able to fly higher and...
A Game-Changing U.S.-India Strategic Partnership to Unlock Atmanirbhar Bharat. The F-21 puts India at the epicenter of the world’s largest and most advanced fighter aircraft ecosystem. 30% lower Life Cycle Cost and carbon footprint compared to the closest twin engine competitor.
Apr 13, 2021 · A government release cited by CNN noted that South Korea will become the eighth country in the world that has developed an advanced supersonic fighter. There are obvious American fingerprints in...
