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KT-100 vs SAAB 105

KT-100 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 970 km/h, range 1,900 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 4,635 kg, built 23 vs 192 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
KT-100 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Saab
First flight 20 July 2011 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2015 1967
Number produced 23 units 192 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 581 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 48 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.