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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-23 Uirapuru

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 574 vs 225 km/h, range 2,070 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 840 kg, built 178 vs 155 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aerotec
First flight 12 December 1991 2 June 1965
Year introduced 2000 1968
Number produced 178 units 155 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.5 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 349 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 32 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-23 Uirapuru?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.