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KT-100 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

KT-100 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 389 vs 590 km/h, range 1,900 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 5,057 kg, built 23 vs 52 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
KT-100 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI AIDC
First flight 20 July 2011 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2015 1976
Number produced 23 units 52 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 12.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.7 m
Length 8.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 39 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.