South Korea’s KF-21 Jet Fighter Just Got Its Final Certification |
A full-scale model of a KF-21 Boramae fighter jet undergoes ground testing in South Korea in January 2024. The KF-21 is expected to enter regular service later this year. (Republic of Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration)
South Korea’s KF-21 Jet Fighter Just Got Its Final Certification
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The fighter jet’s formal seal of approval from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) was the final hurdle to overcome before entering frontline service this year.
South Korea’s domestically built KF-21 Boramae fighter jet received initial type certification this week, following a government review. The country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) awarded the type certification to Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) following a review of the Boramae’s airworthiness. It was described as the “final official recognition” of the 4.5-generation (Block 1) combat aircraft, according to a report from Aviation Week.
The review of the military airworthiness certification began in April 2021 and continued through April of this year. It was conducted to evaluate the operational capabilities of the fighter—specifically whether it could protect the pilot and operate safely, including in extreme environmental and flight conditions. It also evaluated the aircraft’s mission performance.
The DAPA confirmed at the 89th........