South Korea’s Next-Generation Fighter Jet Is Rapidly Taking Shape

Warzone/The Drive: Photos Show South Korea’s Next-Generation Fighter Jet Rapidly Taking Shape

Production of the first of South Korea’s KF-X advanced fighter prototypes has advanced to an impressive degree.

Recently released photos and video show the initial prototype of the KF-X next-generation indigenous fighter — which is being built by Korea Aerospace Industries, or KAI, in Sacheon — starting to take shape. KAI is also receiving assistance from Lockheed Martin on the project, which has an estimated total value of $7.4 billion, and is aiming to roll out the completed prototype by April of next year.

So far, the bulk of the fuselage and the wings have been completed and major subassemblies are now in the process of being mated together on the production line. The fuselage seems to have been completed in three major components: forward fuselage including the cockpit, center fuselage ‘barrel’ with integral wings, and a tail unit, to which the flying surfaces have not yet been added.

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WNU Editor: It looks impressive. They still have a long way to go before having a functional fighter.

More News On South Korea’s Next-Generation Fighter Jet

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South Korea unveils the first prototype of new KF-X fighter jet -- Defence Blog
South Korea embarks on final assembly of KF-X prototype -- Flight Global