The KF-21 fighter jet program, which is currently being developed by South Korea and Indonesia, is currently in the process of developing the KF-21 fighter jet.New developments have been made with the first time an Indonesian pilot taking part in a test flight.
Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU)Pnb Colonel Ferrell Ligonaldobut,KF-21 fighter planeBoarded in the front seat of the prototype,June 27, 2025A test flight was conducted from Sacheon Air Force Base in South Korea.
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In the rear seat,Korean Aerospace Industry (KAI)Ko Fizeuk, the test pilot of the board, boarded the train. Two people are altitude20,000 feetWe flew by maneuvering, and the flight time was about an hour.
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Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense issued a statement on July 3, saying the mission was a success, highlighting the country’s direct involvement in the testing and development of its 4.5th generation fighter jets.
According to relevant authorities, the flight was between the two countries.Technology transferIt shows significant progress in the KF-21/IF-X programme.Strategic PartnershipsIt symbolizes the establishment of Indonesia is aiming to strengthen its defense industry capabilities and become independent in the military field.
KAI uses the KF-216th Generation PlatformThe plan is to evolve into a new model, and it is expected that integrated operation of manned and unmanned aircraft will be possible. The aircraft is scheduled to be deployed in 2026.
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