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KT-100 vs MB-326K

KT-100 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 389 vs 806 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 3,765 kg, built 23 vs 800 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
KT-100 MB-326K
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 20 July 2011 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2015 1962
Number produced 23 units 800 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.7 m
Length 8.0 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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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.