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Gulfstream G550 vs KT-1 Woongbi

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream KAI
First flight 1 January 2003 12 December 1991
Year introduced 2004 2000
Number produced 600 units 178 units
Average unit price $62 million $9 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 10.6 m
Height 7.7 m 3.7 m
Length 29.4 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the KT-1 Woongbi are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,333 km for the KT-1 Woongbi. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,582 m for the KT-1 Woongbi. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 16:1 the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 178 for the KT-1 Woongbi. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi first flew 12 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1991 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 367 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 4 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.