KF-X Fighter Price Sets at 65 Million USD

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Does South Korean air force buy it considering they already bought F-35?

 

[nomi007]

Initial price is much higher

 

[Indos]

Where do you get that idea from? Those are are almost the exact same size/dimensions. Same DSI placement, same nose cone size, they also appear to have the same class of engine as well.

The F22 is in a whole different league with regards to size/dimension and performance....

So do you think KFX/IFX program follow J 31 ??

This is J 31 original design which is tested during or even after first phase of KFX/IFX development 2011-2012 December

Here is KFX/IFX C 103 design that has been completed in December 2012. The design then refined into final C 109

Under Indonesian wind tunnel KFX C 103 design. No DSI intake just like F 22

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

The engines are the most expensive part. The engines are imported from US.

 

[waz]

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




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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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Nice design and strides made towards it.
However if I was a nation I'd avoid, especially since the engine is from the US.

 

[Indos]

The engines are the most expensive part. The engines are imported from US.

Hanwa Korea get license to build it but I think critical components will still be supplied by GE in USA

 

[Trango Towers]

$65 m is obviously just the flyaway cost. The total cost over a 10-year period will likely be at least $150 m, which would still be low seeing that's the cost of the F-16.

@SQ8 @JamD I bet we'll see dead-end talks (similar to the M2K-era) involving the KFX and the PAF in the next 2-3 years. It's just one of those fighters that will fly by the PAF's table (decent price, perfect configuration, etc). Sadly, a likely dead-end scenario, unless the Americans decide to be merciful for whatever reason.

American components so paf won't get it period

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

American components so paf won't get it period

tbh I just want something to talk about in the PAF forum (other than what our celebrity PAF pilots are eating for lunch, another tea joke, or debates about who's a cooler ACM candidate).

So, if we can get some reports about South Korea sending a KFX delegation to Pakistan, that'd help. @Falcon26

 

[Indos]

tbh I just want something to talk about in the PAF forum (other than what our celebrity PAF pilots are eating for lunch, another tea joke, or debates about who's a cooler ACM candidate).

So, if we can get some reports about South Korea sending a KFX delegation to Pakistan, that'd help. @Falcon26

There is report suggesting Korean has approached India and it is reported that Indian Defense Minister will come to the roll out ceremony of KFX/IFX as well

 

[Bilal9]

There is report suggesting Korean has approached India and it is reported that Indian Defense Minister will come to the roll out ceremony of KFX/IFX as well

Well doesn't that spill a drop of go mutra in our milk....

Similes aside, it will be a long time though before Indians move away from their Rafale purchase from Muslim-hater France. Plus they are trying to improve the Tejas, in its 3rd decade of development. ;-)

All the Swiss bank accounts have been well stocked and pawns are placed in the right spots, wheels and palms well-greased etcetera for the subsequent rafale purchases....

This could be just an academic interest for Indians however, as Koreans roll out the red carpet for a potential big budget customer.

 

[Philip the Arab]

UAE could possibly buy these considering close ties between the UAE and SK but F-16E airframes are very young from the early 2000s so there is still a lot of time before they are retired.

F-35+K-FX would be a killer air force

 

[Trango Towers]

Nice design and strides made towards it.
However if I was a nation I'd avoid, especially since the engine is from the US.

tbh I just want something to talk about in the PAF forum (other than what our celebrity PAF pilots are eating for lunch, another tea joke, or debates about who's a cooler ACM candidate).

So, if we can get some reports about South Korea sending a KFX delegation to Pakistan, that'd help. @Falcon26

I appreciate that.
Frankly project azm is so quiet. That's nit a bad thing but I understand where u are coming from

 

[Indos]

Well doesn't that spill a drop of go mutra in our milk....

I dont think India will buy the plane, they have already had cooperation with Dassault and would likely increase the order. On the mean time they also have had many domestic fighter projects going on and if I am not mistaken has signed contract to buy a lot of Tejas recently.

I think we only will know it after 2026 where the mass production will be started according to the plan inshaAllah.

 

[Falcon26]

tbh I just want something to talk about in the PAF forum (other than what our celebrity PAF pilots are eating for lunch, another tea joke, or debates about who's a cooler ACM candidate).

So, if we can get some reports about South Korea sending a KFX delegation to Pakistan, that'd help. @Falcon26

What if Pakistan was able to secure American engines, will that entice PAF. I don’t think the US will block the engines for Pakistan given the progress on the Taliban talks.

 

[Trango Towers]

UAE could possibly buy these considering close ties between the UAE and SK but F-16E airframes are very young from the early 2000s so there is still a lot of time before they are retired.

F-35+K-FX would be a killer air force

Middle East airforce have the best toys already