KT-1 Woongbi vs T-6 Texan II
| South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 12 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 178 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 23 December 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 850 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 574 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,582 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,910 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 585 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,858 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,135 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 932 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 1 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.