South Korean, National Combat Aircraft Kaan rival and 4.5. A decision was made to cut production for the next generation fighter jet, KF-21. So what is the reason for this decision? Is it a difficulty in production costs or stages? Here are the details about the subject…
Half cut for MMU KAAN rival KF-21! What’s the real reason?
The global star of defense industry developments was undoubtedly the aviation sector. Especially since 2020, the race between countries to build 5th generation fighter jets has attracted great attention. Of course, there are also derived competitors. Like KF-21.
4.5, made in South Korea. We prepared a detailed news for the next generation fighter jet KF-21. You can click “here” to read our news about KF-21 features and details. Let’s start by saying that the KF-21 was initially produced as a rival to the F-35.
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4.5 for now. The aircraft, called the 5th generation, plans to live up to its 5th generation name with the new radars and features it will gain after the start of production. On the other hand, news of successful tests of the aircraft was coming. The main focus was on production news, especially regarding the aircraft that completed long flight tests.
However, according to the information received today, there will be cuts in the production of KF-21 aircraft. The production number of the aircraft, which was initially planned to be produced as 40 units, was reduced to 20. The reason for this is that the plane is actually 4.5. It can be shown to be designed as a generation. Because there are changes in the test methods of the other 20 aircraft to be produced.
Accordingly, in line with the agreement made by DAPA, 20 aircraft will be produced in the first stage. Then, the remaining 20 aircraft will enter the production line in the second period, and 5th generation features such as air-to-air missiles and active electronic phased array (AESA) radar capabilities will be tested on these aircraft.
We can say that the aim is to save time and money with a kind of gradual production method. So what do you think about this issue? Do you think KF-21 can compete with F-35 and MMU KAAN? Don’t forget to share your opinions with us in the comments section.