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KT-1 Woongbi vs Pilatus PC-24

KT-1 Woongbi vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 787 km/h, range 2,070 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 8,005 kg, built 178 vs 100 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 12 December 1991 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2000 2018
Number produced 178 units 100 units
Average unit price $9 million $12 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 17.0 m
Height 3.7 m 5.3 m
Length 10.3 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,070 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 18 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-24?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.