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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-50 Golden Eagle

KT-1 Woongbi vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 13,472 kg, built 178 vs 200 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI KAI
First flight 12 December 1991 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2000 2005
Number produced 178 units 200 units
Average unit price $9 million $25 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 10.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 1,266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 5 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.