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KT-1 Woongbi vs PA-44 Seminole

KT-1 Woongbi vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 574 vs 311 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,724 kg, built 178 vs 926 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Piper
First flight 12 December 1991 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2000 1979
Number produced 178 units 926 units
Average unit price $9 million $600K
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.8 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 10.3 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.