KT-1 Woongbi vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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.
KAI KT-1 Woongbi Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡°πŸ‡· 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

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wing area 16.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 574 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,333 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,582 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,910 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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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.