KT-1 Woongbi vs TB-30 Epsilon
| 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 |
| French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 22 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 9.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 356 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,010 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 932 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.