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KT-1 Woongbi vs Yak-52

KT-1 Woongbi vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 285 km/h, range 2,070 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,305 kg, built 178 vs 1,815 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Yak-52
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Yakovlev
First flight 12 December 1991 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2000 1979
Number produced 178 units 1815 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.3 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 550 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.