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KT-1 Woongbi vs P180 Avanti

KT-1 Woongbi vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 574 vs 732 km/h, range 2,070 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 5,489 kg, built 178 vs 246 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Piaggio
First flight 12 December 1991 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2000 1990
Number produced 178 units 246 units
Average unit price $9 million $7.7 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 14.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 10.3 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,070 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 10 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.