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KT-1 Woongbi vs Po-2 Mule

KT-1 Woongbi vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 574 vs 152 km/h, range 2,070 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,350 kg, built 178 vs 33,000 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Polikarpov
First flight 12 December 1991 24 June 1927
Year introduced 2000 1929
Number produced 178 units 33000 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.1 m
Length 10.3 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 630 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 71 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.