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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-38 Talon

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 5,670 kg, built 178 vs 1,189 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Northrop
First flight 12 December 1991 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2000 1961
Number produced 178 units 1189 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 10.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 807 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 39 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.