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JL-9 vs KT-1 Woongbi

JL-9 vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 574 km/h, range 863 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 2,540 kg, built 13 vs 178 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Specifications
JL-9 KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou KAI
First flight 13 December 2003 12 December 1991
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 13 units 178 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 14.6 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 863 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 13 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.