South Korean fighter aircraft, the KF-21 Boramae could soon become an integral part of their defense strategy. Developed through a joint venture with Indonesia and GE Aviation, which supplies F414 engines for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Saab JAS 39E/F Gripens, it is expected to begin flying by 2026 and eventually replace the country's 60 multirole F-15K Slam Eagles, its more numerous F-16C/Ds, and a large number of Vietnam-era F-4E Phantoms in service with the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).
As it builds its prototype fleet, the 4.5-generation Korean fighter plane is currently under extensive flight testing. ROKAF calls it a "supersonic, twin engine aircraft."
It is capable of striking targets at a distance with a top speed up to 2,200 km/h. It can carry air-to–air missiles including Meteor beyond–visual-range air–to-air missiles as well as precision-guided bombs.
The standoff cruiser is another armament option that the korean fighter could use. Seoul plans on developing it to be used with its own AESA radar. This is a significant achievement, as it will give the korean fighter a competitive advantage in its fights against North Korea and any other opponent that may want to target it from air or ground-based weapons systems.
The korean pilot will receive ordnance and a new manned/unmanned system of teaming. This capability, which could become operational as early as 2022 would allow the korean plane to control drones and obtain real-time imagery of enemy locations and weaponry. This would enable it to conduct reconnaissance and engage targets from close quarters.
ARMMENT
The South Korean fighter was equipped with multiple infrared search/track sensors, including an electronic scanned radar and an invisible sensor. A radio frequency jammer has been added to the fighter, which will disable signals and prevent it from being detected by surface-based or airborne radars.
This is a significant advancement because it will allow stealthy and stealthy aircraft to be used together with the korean combat fighter. It will be equipped to track and identify the target before launching the drone and its payload from the coordinates of the korean Fighter.
ELECTRONICS
The korean plane is equipped with advanced electronics. This capability gives the korean fighter an advantage in battles against North Korea, as well as any enemy who may want to target it from aircraft-based or ground missile systems. It allows it to conduct reconnaissance and attack targets at close quarters.
ENGINES
The korean aircraft is powered by two GE Aerospace F414 GE Aerospace engines. These engines have also been used in the predecessor to the korean fighter, the FA-50 light air-attack fighter. These engines are capable of producing a maximum power rating exceeding 1.2 megawatts.