Korean aircraft in military aviation feature a growing archive spotlighting South Korea’s indigenous designs and advancements in fighters, trainers, and future technologies. Starting with the KF-21 Boramae—a cutting-edge 4.5-generation multirole jet with AESA radar and supersonic performance—we will cover more ROKAF developments, historical aircraft, and international collaborations soon.
Why the KF-21 is a game changer
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae has moved from concept to production in just a decade—an unusually fast timeline for a modern fighter program. As a follow-on from our previous video on the KF-21, we break down how Korea achieved it: a modular, upgrade-driven design...
KF-21 Boramae
The KF-21 Boramae, South Korea's advanced 4.5-generation fighter developed by Korea Aerospace Industries since 2010 with Indonesian partnership and Lockheed Martin support, first flew in 2021 to replace aging F-4 and F-5 fleets. Powered by twin GE F414 engines for...