F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs KF-21 Boramae
An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 29 November 1995 |
Year introduced | 2001 |
Number produced | 632 units |
Average unit price | $57 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 | 46.5 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 13.6 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
Length | 18.3 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 1915 km/h |
Operational range | 2,346 km |
Service ceiling | 15,940 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 29,900 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 14,550 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf â—‰ |
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—‰ |