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KT-1 Woongbi vs Aermacchi M-345

KT-1 Woongbi vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 740 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 4,100 kg, built 178 vs 4 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 12 December 1991 29 December 2016
Year introduced 2000 2020
Number produced 178 units 4 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.5 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 10.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 20 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Aermacchi M-345?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.