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KT-100 vs Cirrus SR22

KT-100 vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 343 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 1,633 kg, built 23 vs 8,785 units.

Specifications
KT-100 Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Cirrus
First flight 20 July 2011 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2015 2001
Number produced 23 units 8785 units
Average unit price $570K $850K
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has a longer range at 1,943 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has a higher service ceiling at 5,334 meters (17,500 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
Both the KT-100 and Cirrus SR22 have a maximum takeoff weight of 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The KT-100 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.