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FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs KF-21 Boramae

FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs KF-21 Boramae at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 2,200 km/h, range 1,851 vs 2,900 km, max takeoff weight 10,722 vs 25,401 kg.

KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 FA-50 Fighting Eagle
KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KF-21 Boramae
Specifications
FA-50 Fighting Eagle KF-21 Boramae
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI KAI
First flight 1 January 2011 19 July 2022
Year introduced 2014 2026
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $30 million $87.5 million
Wing area 23.7 m² 46.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 13.1 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg 25,401 kg
Empty weight 6,470 kg 11,793 kg
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN 2 x 9,983 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or KF-21 Boramae?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle entered service first in 2014, 12 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.