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South Korean Air Force Receives First KF-21 Fighter
Jet was first production example made by Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21
Korea Aerospace Industries has delivered the first production model of its KF-21 fighter to South Korea's air force.

South Korea’s air force last week took delivery of the first example of the new KF-21 fighter produced by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI). The aircraft, which was delivered on September 22, is the first of 20 covered by firm orders placed by the government’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration, with potentially another 20 more to be confirmed under the manufacturer’s Block 1 agreement.

The first production KF-21 was handed over to the 156th fighter squadron and is expected to be ready for operational deployment in the second half of 2027. It will be stationed at the Yecheon air base and was developed to replace long-serving fighters such as the F-4 and F-5. Initial deliveries will be used for pilot conversion and maintenance training. 

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