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KT-1 Woongbi vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

KT-1 Woongbi vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 574 vs 412 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 2,700 kg, built 178 vs 618 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 12 December 1991 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2000 1978
Number produced 178 units 618 units
Average unit price $9 million $1.5 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.2 m
Length 10.3 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 22 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.