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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-39 Sabreliner

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 574 vs 885 km/h, range 2,070 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 8,056 kg, built 178 vs 200 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI North American
First flight 12 December 1991 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2000 1962
Number produced 178 units 200 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 13.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 10.3 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,070 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 38 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.