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KF-21 Boramae vs Su-57 Felon

KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KF-21 Boramae
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-57 Felon
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Specifications
KF-21 Boramae Su-57 Felon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Sukhoi
First flight 19 July 2022 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2026 2020
Number produced N/A 32 units
Average unit price $87.5 million $42 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 78.8 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 14.1 m
Height 4.8 m 4.6 m
Length 16.8 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,401 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 11,793 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,983 kgf 2 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The KF-21 Boramae and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the KF-21 Boramae vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The KF-21 Boramae has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,764 m for the KF-21 Boramae.

Unit cost is $87.5M for the KF-21 Boramae vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon first flew 12 years before the KF-21 Boramae (2010 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Su-57 Felon's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 25,401 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon entered service first in 2020, 6 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.