KFX IFX FIGHTER

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The KAI KF-21 Boramae/Berjuang Elang(formerly known as KF-X) is a combined South Korean/Indonesian generation 4.5 fighter aircraft development program with the aim of producing an advanced multirole fighter for the South Korean and Indonesian air forces. The fuselage is more stealthy than other fourth-generation fighters, but does not carry weapons in the internal compartments like fifth-generation fighters, though internal chambers may be introduced later in development. The program is led by the South Korean government, which holds a 60% stake in the program. Indonesia took a 20% stake in the program in 2010, and the remaining 20% ​​is held by private partners including producer Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI). The KAI KF-X is South Korea's second domestic fighter jet development program, after the FA-50. In April 2021, the first prototype was completed and unveiled during a launch ceremony at KAI's headquarters in Sacheon. Officially given the name Boramae (Korean: , literally 'young eagle' or 'eyas'). First test flights are anticipated in 2022, with manufacturing scheduled to begin in 2026. At least 40 aircraft are planned to be delivered by 2028, with South Korea expecting to deploy a total of 120 of the aircraft by 2032. It will also be available for export markets. In Indonesia, the KF-X development program is referred to as the IF-X program. The Jakarta Globe reported that the completed aircraft would receive the designation F-33. The KF-X advanced multirole fighter jet project, which was intended to produce a modern fighter to replace South Korea's older F-4D/E Phantom II and F-5E/F Tiger II aircraft, was first announced in March 2001 by South Korean President Kim Dae -jung at the Korean Air Force Academy graduation ceremony. Research and development (R&D) requirements were determined by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2002. : 18 The project was perceived as very ambitious, by the Korean Institute of Defense Analysis (KIDA, a defense ministry thinker). tanks) doubted the country's ability to complete complex projects. The development phase experienced many delays and delays and the economic costs were debated, but the project received renewed interest after a 2008 feasibility study and an attack by North Korea in 2010. Although the project carries risks and the unit costs are expected to be much higher than purchases from foreign manufacturers, the development of the domestic defense industry is considered of national interest and is expected to have a ripple effect on the high-tech industry.