KT-100 vs MB-326K

The KT-100 and the MB-326K are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Aermacchi respectively. The MB-326K reaches 806 km/h — 2.1x the KT-100's 389 km/h. The KT-100 has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 1,850 km for the MB-326K. The MB-326K operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,304 m for the KT-100. At 3,765 kg MTOW, the MB-326K is 2.3x the KT-100's 1,633 kg. The KT-100 has been produced in 23 units vs 800 for the MB-326K. The MB-326K first flew 54 years before the KT-100 (1957 vs 2011).

Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force.
KAI KT-100 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 23 units
Average unit price $570K
Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
Aermacchi MB-326K Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 800 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 389 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,304 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,089 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 806 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,850 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,237 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 53 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.