KT-1 Woongbi vs PC-9
| South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 12 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 178 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 574 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,582 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,910 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 13 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-9?
The PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.