F-35 Lightning II vs KF-21 Boramae
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Specifications
|
F-35 Lightning II |
KF-21 Boramae |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
KAI |
| First flight |
15 December 2006 |
19 July 2022 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
2026 |
| Number produced |
965 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$87.5 million |
| Wing area |
43.0 m² |
46.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
11.2 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
15.6 m |
16.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
2200 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,800 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
16,764 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
27,216 kg |
25,401 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,651 kg |
11,793 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 19,500 kgf
|
2 x 9,983 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 25,401 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the F-35 Lightning II at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or KF-21 Boramae?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 13 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.
