South Korea’s new KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has shocked defense analysts with a reported unit cost of around $83 million, roughly half the price of the F-35. While both aircraft are often compared, they belong to different design philosophies, mission roles, and cost structures.
In this video, we break down why the KF-21 is cheaper, what “4.5-generation” really means, and how South Korea reduced costs through domestic production, selective stealth, and open-architecture design. We also explain why the F-35 remains far more expensive—and whether the KF-21 represents a new export threat to Western fighter dominance.
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