AESA-equipped KF-21 fighter jet prototype has successful test-flight

• Published date: 04 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

A KF-21 fighter prototype fighter conducting a test flight is seen in this file photo released by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Jan. 17. Yonhap

A test flight of South Korea's domestically produced KF-21 Boramae fighter with an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar mounted has been conducted successfully, the arms procurement agency said Saturday, in the latest sign of progress in the advanced jet's development.

A third prototype took off from the Air Force's 3rd Flying Training Wing in Sacheon, about 300 kilometers south of Seoul, at 10 a.m. and completed an 84-minute flight, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).

This prototype conducted its successful maiden flight in January. The first and second KF-21...