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KT-1 Woongbi vs Tu-134 Crusty

KT-1 Woongbi vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 574 vs 950 km/h, range 2,070 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 47,600 kg, built 178 vs 854 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Tupolev
First flight 12 December 1991 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2000 1970
Number produced 178 units 854 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 29.0 m
Height 3.7 m 9.0 m
Length 10.3 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,070 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 30 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.