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Hawk vs KT-1 Woongbi

Hawk vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 574 km/h, range 2,520 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,540 kg, built 1,000 vs 178 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Specifications
Hawk KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace KAI
First flight 21 August 1974 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1976 2000
Number produced 1000 units 178 units
Average unit price $18 million $9 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 11.9 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,070 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 24 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.