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KT-100 vs Socata TBM

KT-100 vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 389 vs 555 km/h, range 1,900 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 3,354 kg, built 23 vs 1,000 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBMFull specs
Specifications
KT-100 Socata TBM
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Socata
First flight 20 July 2011 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2015 1990
Number produced 23 units 1000 units
Average unit price $570K $4.5 million
Wing area -- m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 12.7 m
Height 2.7 m 4.4 m
Length 8.0 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,354 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 25 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.