With the display of the prototype of the KF-21 Boramae, it shows the rapid development of fighter jets made in Indonesia and South Korea. Of course, after the launch of the prototype of the KF-21 Boramae, this fighter jet is now waiting for a flight test schedule.
Reporting from the Yonhap News Agency, a test flight on the KF-21 Boramae is planned for 2022. This means that if everything goes according to schedule, the KF-21 Boramae will soon have its maiden flight.
Even the prediction given by Yonhap, said that in 2026 the construction of the KF-21 Boramae is expected to be completed.
You need to know, along the way, the development of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet experienced many 'problems'.
Apart from those related to funds, such as the crash of Indonesia's joint venture costs in KF-21 Boramae
There are also other problems related to the technology of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.
Quoted from The Guru, he said that the US did not want Indonesia to know about the technology on the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.
So the US is very worried if the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet technology leaks and becomes known to Indonesia.
Therefore, the US is reluctant to participate more in the development of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.
"If Indonesia does joint production with Korea, it is very likely that the core US technology will leak, so they are reluctant to jointly develop it.
The US has maintained security in such a way that it directly sent the person in charge to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to leak the technology," the source said.
In fact, according to The Korea Herald, Indonesia contributed at least one-fifth of the cost of developing the KF-21 Boramae.
It should not be surprising if Indonesia wants to know more about the KF-21 Boramae technology.
This was also confirmed by The Guru, who said that Indonesia would repay the joint costs of developing the KF-21 Boramae for five years.
“Currently, Indonesia has paid 227.2 billion won for development. However, the amount of unpaid contributions has been reduced.
It is known, the Korean government cut its contribution by 100 billion won to ease the burden on the Indonesian government. Indonesia plans to pay dues for five years until 2026," he added.
In addition, Indonesia plans to pay around 30 percent of the KF-21 development contribution in kind, not cash. And there is another reason why the US is so concerned about technology leaks into Indonesia.
Where the US is afraid that the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet will be damaged by the market from the F-35.
