Rokaf KF-21 Boramae 1:72 Academy 12585

Plastic model airplane kit: ROKAF KF-21 Boramae 1:72 Academy 12585

We present the plastic model kit ROKAF KF-21 Boramae in 1:72 scale, produced by the renowned company Academy. This detailed model allows you to recreate one of the latest achievements in military aviation, which is the South Korean multirole fighter KF-21 Boramae.

Model details:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Academy
• Catalog number: 12585

Original aircraft KF-21 Boramae:

KF-21 Boramae, also known as KF-X, is an advanced multirole fighter project led by South Korea. The aim of the program is to replace outdated F-4D/E Phantom II and F-5E/F Tiger II aircraft in the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). KF-21 is the second domestic fighter development program in South Korea, after the FA-50.

Key features of KF-21 Boramae:

• Stealth and armament: The aircraft utilizes stealth technology, although the armament is carried externally. In the future, the introduction of internal weapon bays is planned as part of the KF-21EX program.
• Engines and performance: The KF-21 is equipped with two engines, providing better combat performance and safety. The aircraft has capabilities for supersonic interception and flight at supersonic speeds.
• Technology: Equipped with advanced avionics systems, an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and capabilities for electronic warfare and data linking.
• Production and implementation: The first prototype was completed in April 2021, and the first test flight took place on July 19, 2022. Serial production is set to begin in 2026, with plans to implement 120 aircraft by 2032.

Historical background and development:

The KF-X project was announced in 2001 by the President of South Korea, Kim Dae-jung, in response to the need for modernization of the country's air fleet. Despite numerous delays and debates over costs, the project gained significance after North Korean attacks in 2010. Cooperation with Indonesia, which initially held a 20% stake in the project, was a key element of international partnership.

KF-21 Boramae is also of interest to other countries, such as Poland, the Philippines, and Peru, highlighting its export potential. In 2023, the KF-21 underwent an initial combat suitability assessment, paving the way for mass production.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.