EMB 312 Tucano vs KT-1 Woongbi

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Picture of EMB 312 Tucano
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 16 August 1980
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 624 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s.
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 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 3.4 m
Length 9.9 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
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
Profile drawing of KAI KT-1 Woongbi

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Photo of EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 17 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or KT-1 Woongbi?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.