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KF-21 Boramae vs Mitsubishi F-2

KF-21 Boramae vs Mitsubishi F-2 at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 2,124 km/h, range 2,900 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 25,401 vs 22,090 kg.

KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
KF-21 Boramae Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Mitsubishi
First flight 19 July 2022 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2026 2000
Number produced N/A 98 units
Average unit price $87.5 million $100 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 11.1 m
Height 4.8 m 4.7 m
Length 16.8 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,401 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 11,793 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,983 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the KF-21 Boramae at $88 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 entered service first in 2000, 26 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.