KF-X Fighter Price Sets at 65 Million USD

[Indos]

KAI sets sights on Asia No. 1 in ‘new space’ era​

By Kim Byung-wook

Korea‘s sole aircraft manufacturer aims to carve out a niche in satellite biz; KF-X fighter price set at $65m

Published : Apr 4, 2021 - 16:30

KAI will hold a launching event of the 4.5-generation stealth fighter jet in the second week of this month, according to the CEO.

Starting 2028, KAI will begin the export of the KF-X aircraft based on its competitiveness in price.

“It takes about 100 billion won to 200 billion won to acquire one F-35 fighter jet. Lockheed Martin aims to bring down the price to $80 million per unit, but the maintenance costs are so high that even the US is considering to develop new 4.5 generation fighters or upgrade existing fighters,” said Ryu Kwang-su, head of aircraft program division.

“KAI aims to set the price of KF-X fighter at $65 million with minimized maintenance costs. Our analysis says that such price range will offer KF-X a competitive edge in the global export market.”

By Kim Byung-wook (kbw@heraldcorp.com)

KAI sets sights on Asia No. 1 in ‘new space’ era

From flying cars to private satellites, the paradigm of global aerospace industry is shifting faster than ever. After SpaceX ushered in the dawn of the “new space” age, private players are now making an aggressive foray into the space industry, which had been dominated by governmental...

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[Indos]

@Bilal9 @Avicenna No need to buy expensive Eurofighter

 

[Bilal9]

@Bilal9 @Avicenna No need to buy expensive Eurofighter

Thanks brother, interest renewed !

Keep us on top of this please.

 

[SpaceMan18]

@Bilal9 @Avicenna No need to buy expensive Eurofighter

Hmm if KAI can persuade the BD government or the BAF then maybe we might get this ( also we would need to get more comfortable with the Americans which may not be too good.)

And India may whine like a little B*tch to the Americans if we get this since the KFX uses an American engine

 

[alphapak]

What about the maintenance and cost per flight hour?

 

[Imran Khan]

its really cheap and perfect thing one should have

 

[Indos]

Thanks brother, interest renewed !

Keep us on top of this please.

Welcome brother,

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What about the maintenance and cost per flight hour?

“KAI aims to set the price of KF-X fighter at $65 million with minimized maintenance costs. Our analysis says that such price range will offer KF-X a competitive edge in the global export market.”

By Kim Byung-wook (kbw@heraldcorp.com)

KAI sets sights on Asia No. 1 in ‘new space’ era

From flying cars to private satellites, the paradigm of global aerospace industry is shifting faster than ever. After SpaceX ushered in the dawn of the “new space” age, private players are now making an aggressive foray into the space industry, which had been dominated by governmental...

www01.koreaherald.com

The AA missile for both BVR and WVR is also targeted to use Korean missile, but initial production (if the program is inshaAllah success) will use Meteor (BVR) and IRIS-T missile (WVR)

 

[Abid123]

A 5th generation fighter that costs only 65 million USD?

 

[Indos]

A 5th generation fighter that costs only 65 million USD?

Look on total cost of development of KFX/IFX around 8.6 billion USD and compare it how much F35/Rafale/Eurofighter program development cost...

 

[alphapak]

A 5th generation fighter that costs only 65 million USD?

Its not 5th gen it is 4.5 gen.

 

[Indos]

By looking on KAI official comparison on F 35, so this plane is intended to target the same market with F35 potential buyer with less cost. The plane has supercruise ability, more agile than F 35 with more combat radius and speed.

 

[Deino]

Any new images available? I remember a Tweet, who noted it is painted arleady.

 

[Ali_Baba]

Interesting price for sure, lets see how it comes along, it will take 5-7 years from now until it gets to IOC at least..

 

[FuturePAF]

Seems like they are positioning the K-FX for the USAF requirement for a 5-/4+++ fighter

 

[Indos]

Any new images available? I remember a Tweet, who noted it is painted arleady.

I dont think at this stage they are going to give any further leak, we just need to wait, inshaAllah the roll out ceremony will happen soon.