< img src = "/uploads/blogs/8b/ad/IB-FQE63EE3_237C6FC9.jpg" Alt = "The technical characteristics of the new South Korean KF-21 boramae are disclosed"/> ~ 62 < p > South Korea took another step to the deployment of the KF-21 boramae & mdash; Defense forces of the country's test flight of a double version of the aircraft. KF-21 development is part of the Korean Fighter Experimental (KF-X) program, the purpose of which is & mdash; Replacement of outdated F-4 Phantom II and KF-5 Gaegohohohohohohohohohohohohohohohos with a modern multi-purpose fighter, reports Army Recognition.
< P > The KF-21 design has low radar visibility, equipped with Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) and a hidden compartment of the weapon. The fighter supports a wide range of missiles and airbombs, including AIM-9x, AIM-120, Taurus Kepd 350 and domestic Cheonryong missiles.~ ~ < P > The aircraft is equipped with two General Electric F414-G-400K General Electric engines that provide a maximum speed up to 1.81 mac. Fighter dimensions: length & mdash; 16.9 m, wings' wings & mdash; 11.2 m, height & mdash; 4.7 m. The maximum runoff is 25 & thinsp; 400 kg.
< p > KF-21 has 10 points of suspension for weapons, including missiles & laquo; air-air & raquo; MBDA Meteor, AIM-120 Amraam, Iris-T, AIM-9X Sidewinder, as well as missiles & laquo; air-land & raquo; Taurus Kepd 350 and AGM-65 Maverick. South Korea is expected to receive 120 such aircraft by 2032.
< P > It is expected that Rokaf will order 120 KF-21 units in two series: 40 aircraft by 2028 and another 80 to 2032. In addition to the standard version, modifications for electronic war (KF-21EA) and deck base (KF-21n) are developed. This testifies to South Korea's desire to strengthen their military-air forces and expand the plane's export capabilities.