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KT-1 Woongbi vs L-159 ALCA

KT-1 Woongbi vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 574 vs 936 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 8,000 kg, built 178 vs 72 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aero
First flight 12 December 1991 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2000 2000
Number produced 178 units 72 units
Average unit price $9 million $9 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 10.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
Both the KT-1 Woongbi and L-159 ALCA cost approximately $9.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
Both the KT-1 Woongbi and L-159 ALCA entered service in the same year: 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-159 ALCA?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.