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KT-100 vs Pilatus PC-9

KT-100 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 593 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 3,200 kg, built 23 vs 265 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
KT-100 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 20 July 2011 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2015 1987
Number produced 23 units 265 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 28 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.