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https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/06/30/south-koreas-kf-21-boramae-fighter-jet-price-jumps-to-110m/
>The KF-21’s $110 million price tag makes it a compelling option in a market dominated by more expensive platforms. France’s Dassault Rafale, under a recent contract with Serbia, costs approximately $225 million per unit, driven by its advanced avionics and multirole versatility. Sweden’s Saab Gripen E/F, considered for Colombia’s air force, carries an estimated price range of $162 million to $243 million, depending on configuration and order size.
>The Lockheed Martin F-35A, which South Korea already operates, was priced at $202.4 million per unit in a 2023 deal for 25 aircraft, excluding weapons. The F-16 Block 70/72 and F/A-18 Super Hornet, while still in production, lack recent export contracts, but their costs typically exceed $120 million per unit for modernized variants. The KF-21’s lower price, combined with its modern systems, positions it as a viable alternative for nations seeking to modernize without the hefty price tag of fifth-generation fighters.
>The F-35, a true fifth-generation fighter, boasts unmatched stealth, sensor fusion, and network-centric warfare capabilities, but its high acquisition and lifecycle costs, estimated at over $400 million per jet over its lifespan, make it unattainable for many countries. The KF-21, while not matching the F-35’s stealth, offers a practical compromise, delivering 80% of a fifth-generation fighter’s capabilities at roughly half the cost, as noted by KAI representatives in a 2023 interview with 19FortyFive.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/06/30/south-koreas-kf-21-boramae-fighter-jet-price-jumps-to-110m/
>The KF-21’s $110 million price tag makes it a compelling option in a market dominated by more expensive platforms. France’s Dassault Rafale, under a recent contract with Serbia, costs approximately $225 million per unit, driven by its advanced avionics and multirole versatility. Sweden’s Saab Gripen E/F, considered for Colombia’s air force, carries an estimated price range of $162 million to $243 million, depending on configuration and order size.
>The Lockheed Martin F-35A, which South Korea already operates, was priced at $202.4 million per unit in a 2023 deal for 25 aircraft, excluding weapons. The F-16 Block 70/72 and F/A-18 Super Hornet, while still in production, lack recent export contracts, but their costs typically exceed $120 million per unit for modernized variants. The KF-21’s lower price, combined with its modern systems, positions it as a viable alternative for nations seeking to modernize without the hefty price tag of fifth-generation fighters.
>The F-35, a true fifth-generation fighter, boasts unmatched stealth, sensor fusion, and network-centric warfare capabilities, but its high acquisition and lifecycle costs, estimated at over $400 million per jet over its lifespan, make it unattainable for many countries. The KF-21, while not matching the F-35’s stealth, offers a practical compromise, delivering 80% of a fifth-generation fighter’s capabilities at roughly half the cost, as noted by KAI representatives in a 2023 interview with 19FortyFive.
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