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KT-1 Woongbi vs L-39 Albatros

KT-1 Woongbi vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 574 vs 750 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 4,700 kg, built 178 vs 2,900 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aero
First flight 12 December 1991 4 November 1968
Year introduced 2000 1972
Number produced 178 units 2900 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 10.3 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 28 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.