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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs KT-1 Woongbi

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada KAI
First flight 20 June 1983 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 1258 units 178 units
Average unit price $27 million $9 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.6 m
Height 7.5 m 3.7 m
Length 22.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the KT-1 Woongbi are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,333 km for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 6.2x the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 178 for the KT-1 Woongbi. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 8 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1983 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.