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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 574 vs 590 km/h, range 2,070 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 5,057 kg, built 178 vs 52 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI AIDC
First flight 12 December 1991 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2000 1976
Number produced 178 units 52 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 12.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 10.3 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 2,010 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
Both the KT-1 Woongbi and T-CH-1 Chung Hsing are 10.3 meters long.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 24 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.