KT-1 Woongbi vs R22
The KT-1 Woongbi and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Robinson respectively. The KT-1 Woongbi reaches 574 km/h — 3.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The KT-1 Woongbi has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 387 km for the R22. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,540 kg MTOW, the KT-1 Woongbi is 4.1x the R22's 621 kg. The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in 178 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 16 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1975 vs 1991).
| South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. | |
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| 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 |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 574 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,582 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,910 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or R22?
The R22 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 R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.