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KT-1 Woongbi vs Yak-18 Max

KT-1 Woongbi vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 574 vs 300 km/h, range 2,070 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,320 kg.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Yakovlev
First flight 12 December 1991 1 January 1946
Year introduced 2000 1946
Number produced 178 units N/A
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.4 m
Length 10.3 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 700 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-18 Max?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-18 Max?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-18 Max?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-18 Max?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-18 Max?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 54 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.