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KT-100 vs Pilatus PC-21

KT-100 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 685 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 4,250 kg, built 23 vs 211 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
KT-100 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 20 July 2011 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2015 2008
Number produced 23 units 211 units
Average unit price $570K $9 million
Wing area -- m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 8.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 296 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 7 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.