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KT-100 vs T-39 Sabreliner

KT-100 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 389 vs 885 km/h, range 1,900 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 8,056 kg, built 23 vs 200 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
KT-100 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI North American
First flight 20 July 2011 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2015 1962
Number produced 23 units 200 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.9 m
Length 8.0 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 53 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.