Aircraft
South Korean Industry Flies First Two-seat KF-21 Boramae Fighter
The first two-seater version of the Korean fighter to fly is the fourth of six developmental aircraft.
KF-21 Boramae fighter
The two-seat KF-21 fighter prototype carries the flags of South Korea and Indonesia on its nose. (Photo from DAPA video)

A team led by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) developing the KF-21 Boramae fighter has flown the first two-seat prototype. The aircraft (serial number 004), took off from Sacheon at 11.19 am local time on February 20 and flew for 34 minutes, according to South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), which manages the project.

The KF-21's undercarriage remained extended throughout the flight, during which the operation of basic aircraft systems and controls was verified. The two-seater had a single test pilot aboard, and was accompanied by a T-50 chase aircraft and another carrying a photographic team.

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