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KF-21 Boramae |
Rafale |
| Origin country |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
KAI |
Dassault |
| First flight |
19 July 2022 |
4 July 1986 |
| Year introduced |
2026 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
316 units |
| Average unit price |
$87.5 million |
$115 million |
| Wing area |
46.0 m² |
45.7 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.2 m |
10.9 m |
| Height |
4.8 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
16.8 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2200 km/h |
1912 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
16,764 m |
15,835 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
25,401 kg |
24,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,793 kg |
9,850 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 9,983 kgf
|
2 x 7,648 kgf
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Which is faster, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the Rafale's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the KF-21 Boramae at $88 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 25 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.
