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KT-100 vs T-38 Talon

KT-100 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 389 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 5,670 kg, built 23 vs 1,189 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
KT-100 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Northrop
First flight 20 July 2011 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2015 1961
Number produced 23 units 1189 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 8.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 992 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 54 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.