South Korea’s Ambitious Fighter Engine Plan: A Potential Boost for India’s AMCA?

SOURCE: AFI

South Korea’s defense industry is making significant strides with Hanwha Aerospace unveiling its plans for an indigenous fighter engine. This engine is slated to power the future Block III variant of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, currently equipped with licensed GE F414 engines. The new engine is projected to deliver a thrust of 66.7 kN.

India, concurrently pursuing its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), faces a similar challenge in developing a powerful engine to propel this ambitious project. The required thrust for the AMCA aligns closely with the specifications of South Korea’s upcoming engine.