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KT-100 vs T-45 Goshawk

KT-100 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 389 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 6,387 kg, built 23 vs 221 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
KT-100 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI McDonnell Douglas
First flight 20 July 2011 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2015 1992
Number produced 23 units 221 units
Average unit price $570K $21 million
Wing area -- m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.4 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 8.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 23 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.