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KT-1 Woongbi vs MB-339

KT-1 Woongbi vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 898 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 5,897 kg, built 178 vs 230 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi MB-339
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 12 December 1991 12 August 1976
Year introduced 2000 1979
Number produced 178 units 230 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.9 m
Height 3.7 m 3.6 m
Length 10.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 324 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.