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KT-1 Woongbi vs MS 733 Alcyon

KT-1 Woongbi vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 574 vs 240 km/h, range 2,070 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,670 kg, built 178 vs 208 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Morane-Saulnier
First flight 12 December 1991 11 August 1949
Year introduced 2000 1953
Number produced 178 units 208 units
Average unit price $9 million $200K
Wing area 16.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.3 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 10.3 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 920 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 334 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 47 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.