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KT-100 vs MB-339

KT-100 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 898 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 5,897 kg, built 23 vs 230 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
KT-100 MB-339
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 20 July 2011 12 August 1976
Year introduced 2015 1979
Number produced 23 units 230 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.9 m
Height 2.7 m 3.6 m
Length 8.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.