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DA42 Twin Star vs KT-1 Woongbi

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond KAI
First flight 9 December 2002 12 December 1991
Year introduced 2004 2000
Number produced 600 units 178 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $9 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.6 m
Height 2.5 m 3.7 m
Length 8.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the KT-1 Woongbi are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star vs 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,333 km for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 9,000 m for the DA42 Twin Star.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 178 for the KT-1 Woongbi. Unit cost is $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star vs $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi first flew 11 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1991 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 4 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.