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KF-21 Boramae vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KF-21 Boramae
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
KF-21 Boramae MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Mikoyan
First flight 19 July 2022 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2026 2009
Number produced N/A 81 units
Average unit price $87.5 million $35 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 12.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 16.8 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,401 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 11,793 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,123 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The KF-21 Boramae and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the KF-21 Boramae vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The KF-21 Boramae has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,764 m for the KF-21 Boramae.

Unit cost is $87.5M for the KF-21 Boramae vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D first flew 15 years before the KF-21 Boramae (2007 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D entered service first in 2009, 17 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.