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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-45 Goshawk

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 6,387 kg, built 178 vs 221 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI McDonnell Douglas
First flight 12 December 1991 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2000 1992
Number produced 178 units 221 units
Average unit price $9 million $21 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 10.3 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 464 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 8 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.