Supplying 17 Key Components to KAI by 2028, “Hanwha Aerospace will supply essential components such as the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), developed with domestic technology, to the KF-21 Boramae, the first domestically-produced fighter jet,”
In the morning of October 17, 2023, at the opening ceremony of ‘Seoul ADEX 2023’ held at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, the domestic 4.5-generation fighter jet KF-21 Boramae can be seen flying overhead. [Photo=Newsis],
“Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 26th that it signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on the 25th to supply 17 types of initial production parts for KF-21, worth 473.1 billion won.”
Hanwha Aerospace is expected to supply key components for propulsion, landing, driving, and fuel systems, including the APU for the initial production of KF-21, until 2028.
Hanwha Systems has also completed the development of four types of avionics equipment for the KF-21, including the mission computer, multi-function display, voice signal control management system, and infrared search and track equipment, and is working to supply them to KAI.
A Hanwha Aerospace representative stated, “We will contribute to national defense by smoothly supplying key components for the KF-21 and will actively pursue the development of advanced aircraft engines based on our technological capabilities in areas such as the APU.”