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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-2 Buckeye

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 574 vs 838 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 5,931 kg, built 178 vs 529 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI North American
First flight 12 December 1991 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2000 1959
Number produced 178 units 529 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 10.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 41 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.