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KT-100 vs M-346 Master

KT-100 vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 389 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 9,500 kg, built 23 vs 92 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
KT-100 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 20 July 2011 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2015 2015
Number produced 23 units 92 units
Average unit price $570K $40 million
Wing area -- m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.7 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 703 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
Both the KT-100 and M-346 Master entered service in the same year: 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.