South Korea Fighter Jet Engine Development Program
Sector: Government • Location: Seoul, South Korea
Source: Aviation A2Z
A government-backed program in South Korea to develop a 16,000 lbf class fighter jet engine for the KF-21 next-generation combat aircraft, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by 15% compared to the imported General Electric F414 engine. The program targets completion for integration into the KF-21 Block 3 configuration by 2040, enhancing performance, operational independence, and cost efficiency. Ke
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Airport, Manufacturing (Industrial), Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Aviation A2Z
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A government-backed program in South Korea to develop a 16,000 lbf class fighter jet engine for the KF-21 next-generation combat aircraft, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by 15% compared to the imported General Electric F414 engine. The program targets completion for integration into the KF-21 Block 3 configuration by 2040, enhancing performance, operational independence, and cost efficiency. Key industrial participants include Hanwha Aerospace and Doosan Enerbility. |
Original sector | Aerospace |
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Location
Country | South Korea |
City | Seoul |
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Source | Aviation A2Z |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Airport, Manufacturing (Industrial), Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2025-12-28 |
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