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EMB 312 Tucano vs KT-1 Woongbi

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer KAI
First flight 16 August 1980 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1983 2000
Number produced 624 units 178 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $9 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.6 m
Height 3.4 m 3.7 m
Length 9.9 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the KT-1 Woongbi are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,333 km for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 178 for the KT-1 Woongbi. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 11 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1980 vs 1991).

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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.