In South Korea, the presentation of the prototype fifth generation fighter KF-X in the Industrial Park of the city of Sachhon is held. Initially, the aircraft was positioned as a 4.5 (4 ++) generation fighter, reports “Airport”.
In the event, not only representatives of Korean companies and the authorities are accepted, but also the Minister of Defense Indonesia F. Subiantau. The reason is that a contract has been signed for joint development between Seoul and Jakarta. The initial cost of work within the framework of the contract is estimated at about $ 8 billion, if you believe the Korean press.
The presented prototype of the newest fighter, which is also called KF-21, demonstrates the technological option, which is largely reminiscent of the existing 5th generation fighters, including the American F-35.
Korean Prime Minister noted that the creation of such an aircraft will introduce the Republic of Korea and Indonesia “among the countries of the world that can independently develop a new generation combat aircraft.”
During the presentation of the prototype of the newest fighter, it is noted that it will be distinguished by a high level of automation and robotization, will receive a stealth coating. Rocket weapons will be placed in intra-tube compartments. Confirmed information that KF-X will be single. It is not reported on educational units.
At the same time, in the Korean media, they argue about how to attract such an aircraft to which generation. In particular, it is noted that if the fighter receives a stealth coating, then it does not make it belonging to generation 5.