AT-500 vs KT-1 Woongbi
Overview
The AT-500 and the KT-1 Woongbi are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and KAI respectively.
The KT-1 Woongbi reaches 574 km/h — 2.3x the AT-500's 248 km/h. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,333 km for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 11,000 m for the AT-500.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 178 for the KT-1 Woongbi. Unit cost is $0.5M for the AT-500 vs $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi. The AT-500 first flew 5 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1986 vs 1991).
| Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 12 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 178 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 574 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,582 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,910 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 326 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The 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 AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The 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 AT-500 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.