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KT-100 vs Pilatus PC-24

KT-100 vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 787 km/h, range 1,900 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 8,005 kg, built 23 vs 100 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
KT-100 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 20 July 2011 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2015 2018
Number produced 23 units 100 units
Average unit price $570K $12 million
Wing area -- m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 17.0 m
Height 2.7 m 5.3 m
Length 8.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The KT-100 entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.