GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-41 Mescalero

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 574 vs 232 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,134 kg, built 178 vs 838 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Cessna
First flight 12 December 1991 1 January 1964
Year introduced 2000 1965
Number produced 178 units 838 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 160 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.