KT-1 Woongbi vs R44 Raven

The KT-1 Woongbi and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Robinson respectively. The KT-1 Woongbi reaches 574 km/h — 2.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The KT-1 Woongbi has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,540 kg MTOW, the KT-1 Woongbi is 2.2x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in 178 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 1 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1990 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 🇰🇷 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, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $0.6 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 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 11.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Operational range 560 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg
Empty weight 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 334 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 7 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.