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KT-1 Woongbi vs MB-326K

KT-1 Woongbi vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 574 vs 806 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 3,765 kg, built 178 vs 800 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi MB-326K
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 12 December 1991 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2000 1962
Number produced 178 units 800 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 10.3 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 38 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.