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Kawasaki T-4 vs KT-100

Kawasaki T-4 vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 389 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,633 kg, built 200 vs 23 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 KT-100
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki KAI
First flight 29 July 1985 20 July 2011
Year introduced 1988 2015
Number produced 200 units 23 units
Average unit price -- $570K
Wing area 21.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.3 m
Height 4.6 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 27 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or KT-100?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.