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KT-1 Woongbi vs SAAB 105

KT-1 Woongbi vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 970 km/h, range 2,070 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 4,635 kg, built 178 vs 192 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi SAAB 105
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Saab
First flight 12 December 1991 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2000 1967
Number produced 178 units 192 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 396 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,070 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 33 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.