KF-21 on schedule to deliver first of 40 jets in 2026 as last prototype makes maiden flight
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[포토] 서울ADEX 곡예비행 선보이는 'KF-21'
한국형 전투기 보라매(KF-21) 시제 6호기가 20일 오후 서울공항에서 열린 '서울ADEX 2023(서울 국제 항공우주 및 방위산업 전시회)'에서 시범비행을 하고 있다.'서울ADEX 2023'은 일반인에 21일 22일 양일간 공개된다. (경기 성남=서성진 기자)...
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ADEX 2023: KAI updates MUM-T concept for KF-21
20 October 2023by Akhil Kadidal
After unveiling a new unmanned fighter (or ‘loyal wingman') programme in support of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 in May 2023, two KAI officials told Janes that the company is also conceptualising air-launched effects (ALEs) to be linked to the unmanned fighter.
Under this evolved two-tiered manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system, KAI's ALEs, which it calls “Adaptable Aerial Platforms” (AAPs), will be slaved to the larger unmanned fighter. This concept was revealed during the International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023 in Seoul. The exhibition is held from 17 to 22 October.
KAI told Janes in May that the development of the loyal wingman started that month but that the “plan was still evolving”. The updated concept now comprises pairing four ‘loyal wingman' unmanned fighters with one KF-21, with three to four AAPs paired to each unmanned fighter.
This is to reduce risk to manned and unmanned fighters (loyal wingmen) within the friendly formation. "As the unmanned fighter will also be an expensive platform, we seek to minimize risk to it by adding AAPs to conduct operations over particularly dangerous battle areas, " said the KAI officials who are members of the KF-21 project team.
"The formation of the three to four AAPs per unmanned fighter will be used for roles such as jamming, decoying, intelligent collection, and attack," the project official said.
"The AAPs will be placed ahead of the unmanned fighter when the formation is operating in high-risk areas", they added.
ADEX 2023: KAI updates MUM-T concept for KF-21
After unveiling a new unmanned fighter (or ‘loyal wingman') programme in support of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 in May 2023, two KAI officials told Janes...
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