F-35 Lightning II vs KF-21 Boramae

American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations.
Picture of F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 965 units
Average unit price $85 million
South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written.
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 19 July 2022
Year introduced 2026
Number produced units
Average unit price $100 million
Wing area 43.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 15.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1930 km/h
Operational range 833 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,651 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-35 Lightning II
Wing area 46.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.2 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 25,401 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,793 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,123 kgf â—‰

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