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8/5/2025, 9:44:40 AM
>>64077559
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/kai-plans-internal-weapons-bay-kf-21ex
>DAEJEON, South Korea—Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed that a future variant of the KF-21 fighter will feature an internal weapons bay capable of housing a 2,000-lb. guided bomb, significantly enhancing its strike capability while maintaining low observability.
>The upgraded variant, designated KF-21EX, is designed to engage hardened ground targets—such as reinforced bunkers—without increasing its radar cross section (RCS) through external weapons carriage.
>The disclosure came during an air force conference held July 28 in Daejeon, South Korea, where KAI presented a detailed roadmap for the KF-21EX under the title, “KF-21 Performance Improvement and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Combat System.” The presentation offered the most comprehensive public look to date at the planned enhancements, building upon initial concepts disclosed last year.
>The addition of the internal weapons bay is the most significant structural change in the KF-21EX. According to KAI, the bay is expected to accommodate a range of munitions including the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, LIG Nex1's indigenous long-range air-to-air missile (LRAAM), the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, KAI's own Air-Launched Effects (ALE), and 2,000-lb.-class guided bombs—believed to be the GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM).
KF-21 was designed to be upgraded into a 5th gen from the onset.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/kai-plans-internal-weapons-bay-kf-21ex
>DAEJEON, South Korea—Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed that a future variant of the KF-21 fighter will feature an internal weapons bay capable of housing a 2,000-lb. guided bomb, significantly enhancing its strike capability while maintaining low observability.
>The upgraded variant, designated KF-21EX, is designed to engage hardened ground targets—such as reinforced bunkers—without increasing its radar cross section (RCS) through external weapons carriage.
>The disclosure came during an air force conference held July 28 in Daejeon, South Korea, where KAI presented a detailed roadmap for the KF-21EX under the title, “KF-21 Performance Improvement and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Combat System.” The presentation offered the most comprehensive public look to date at the planned enhancements, building upon initial concepts disclosed last year.
>The addition of the internal weapons bay is the most significant structural change in the KF-21EX. According to KAI, the bay is expected to accommodate a range of munitions including the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, LIG Nex1's indigenous long-range air-to-air missile (LRAAM), the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, KAI's own Air-Launched Effects (ALE), and 2,000-lb.-class guided bombs—believed to be the GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM).
KF-21 was designed to be upgraded into a 5th gen from the onset.
8/5/2025, 9:26:25 AM
>>64079562
>What shocking thing will they do next, more F-35s?
Joining hands with South Korea to build submarines and stealth fighters.
>What shocking thing will they do next, more F-35s?
Joining hands with South Korea to build submarines and stealth fighters.
8/5/2025, 9:06:46 AM
>>64075504
>>64077504
KF-21EX has actually been confirmed to carry 2000 lb bombs in its iwb.
https://nitter.net/RAMAE101/status/1952332189137555967
>KAI's upgraded KF-21, the KF-21EX, can carry two 2,000-pound JDAM. This means that it can carry large longrange weapons such as eight Spear Missiles or two JSM missiles, similar to the GCAP and F-35A, or destroy a 2-meter-thick concrete hangar in LO mode.
>Of course, the GCAP and F-35A can carry two large weapons and two Meteor missiles. However, the KF-21EX cannot carry additional internal weapons if it is equipped with two 2,000-pound bombs. This is the key difference.
>However, the KF-21 basic model is priced at 60% of the F-35A. The KF-21EX will be priced similarly to the F-35A but will be significantly cheaper than the GCAP.
>If the JSM missile or future missiles are used, the KF-21EX will be capable of attacking ground or sea targets approximately 300 km away while maintaining a low observability profile.
>How many ground-to-air systems will be capable of attacking LO aircraft 300 km away by the 2030?
>>64077504
KF-21EX has actually been confirmed to carry 2000 lb bombs in its iwb.
https://nitter.net/RAMAE101/status/1952332189137555967
>KAI's upgraded KF-21, the KF-21EX, can carry two 2,000-pound JDAM. This means that it can carry large longrange weapons such as eight Spear Missiles or two JSM missiles, similar to the GCAP and F-35A, or destroy a 2-meter-thick concrete hangar in LO mode.
>Of course, the GCAP and F-35A can carry two large weapons and two Meteor missiles. However, the KF-21EX cannot carry additional internal weapons if it is equipped with two 2,000-pound bombs. This is the key difference.
>However, the KF-21 basic model is priced at 60% of the F-35A. The KF-21EX will be priced similarly to the F-35A but will be significantly cheaper than the GCAP.
>If the JSM missile or future missiles are used, the KF-21EX will be capable of attacking ground or sea targets approximately 300 km away while maintaining a low observability profile.
>How many ground-to-air systems will be capable of attacking LO aircraft 300 km away by the 2030?
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