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KT-100 vs T-41 Mescalero

KT-100 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 389 vs 232 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 1,134 kg, built 23 vs 838 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
KT-100 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Cessna
First flight 20 July 2011 1 January 1964
Year introduced 2015 1965
Number produced 23 units 838 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-100 has a higher service ceiling at 5,304 meters (17,401 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 50 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.