Ahead of the inaugural flight schedule on July 22, the news about the KF-21
Boramae suddenly became international attention. After previously
circulating an amateur video about the KF-21 Boramae taxiing test in
Sacheon, now it's the turn of the manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries
(KAI) to release a video of the ground test process that is clearer and
clearer for viewing.
In addition to appearing mighty, the KF-21 Boramae prototype implies that it
is very similar to Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighter jet. The
similarity between the KF-21 and the F-35 is natural, considering that
Lockheed Martin had a significant role in the development of the KF-21
Boramae.
If you look closely, the similarities between the KF-21 and the F-35 can be
seen from the front view, side view and the design of the canted vertical
stabilizers. Even so, because the KF-21 is not a stealth fighter jet, the
Korean-Indonesian fighter is not equipped with a weapon bay like the F-35.
Despite the similarities, it should be noted that the F-35 is a
fifth-generation fighter with a single engine, while the KF-21 is a
4.5-generation fighter with a twin engine. Although the exterior design of
the cockpit is similar, the F-35 adopts a canopy model with an opening
towards the front, while the KF-21 adopts a canopy model with an opening
towards the rear.
In terms of weaponry, the KF-21 and F-35A/C are both equipped with an
internal cannon, which is positioned on the left rear side of the cockpit
(top left of the air intake). However, the KF-21 and F-35A/C use a different
type of cannon. The F-35A/C uses the 25mm caliber GAU-22/A cannon. While the
KF-21 Boramae uses a 20 mm caliber General Dynamics M61A2 gatling gun.
South Korea is projecting the procurement of up to 120 KF-21 units, while
for Indonesia it is projecting the acquisition of 48 KF-21 units. GE
Aviation, as the engine manufacturer, will supply a total of 240 units of
F414 engines and spare parts to support the KF-21 Boramae program.
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