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J-15 Flying Shark vs KF-21 Boramae

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KF-21 Boramae
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Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark KF-21 Boramae
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang KAI
First flight 1 August 2009 19 July 2022
Year introduced 2013 2026
Number produced 76 units N/A
Average unit price -- $87.5 million
Wing area 67.8 m² 46.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 11.2 m
Height 5.9 m 4.8 m
Length 22.3 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 25,401 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 11,793 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 6,123 kgf
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Overview

The J-15 Flying Shark and the KF-21 Boramae are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the J-15 Flying Shark vs 2,200 km/h for the KF-21 Boramae. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 1,000 km for the KF-21 Boramae. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,764 m for the KF-21 Boramae.

The J-15 Flying Shark first flew 13 years before the KF-21 Boramae (2009 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or KF-21 Boramae?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or KF-21 Boramae?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or KF-21 Boramae?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or KF-21 Boramae?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 25,401 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or KF-21 Boramae?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or KF-21 Boramae?
The J-15 Flying Shark entered service first in 2013, 13 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.