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KT-1 Woongbi vs Robinson R22

KT-1 Woongbi vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 188 km/h, range 2,070 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 621 kg, built 178 vs 4,600 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Robinson R22
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Robinson
First flight 12 December 1991 28 August 1975
Year introduced 2000 1979
Number produced 178 units 4600 units
Average unit price $9 million $400K
Wing area 16.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.7 m
Height 3.7 m 2.5 m
Length 10.3 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 387 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 361 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 Robinson R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Robinson R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Robinson R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Robinson R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Robinson R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or Robinson R22?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.