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Air Tractor AT-500 vs KT-1 Woongbi

Air Tractor AT-500 vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 248 vs 574 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 2,540 kg, built 470 vs 178 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor KAI
First flight 25 April 1986 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1987 2000
Number produced 470 units 178 units
Average unit price $500K $9 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.6 m
Height 3.0 m 3.7 m
Length 10.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 326 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 13 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.