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KT-1 Woongbi vs M-346 Master

KT-1 Woongbi vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,092 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 9,500 kg, built 178 vs 92 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi M-346 Master
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 12 December 1991 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2000 2015
Number produced 178 units 92 units
Average unit price $9 million $40 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.7 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 10.3 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 518 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 15 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or M-346 Master?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.