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KT-100 vs T-34 Mentor

KT-100 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 389 vs 396 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 4,300 kg, built 23 vs 2,300 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
KT-100 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Beechcraft
First flight 20 July 2011 2 December 1948
Year introduced 2015 1953
Number produced 23 units 2300 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 8.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 62 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.