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KT-100 vs T-6 Texan II

KT-100 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 389 vs 585 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 2,858 kg, built 23 vs 850 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
KT-100 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Beechcraft
First flight 20 July 2011 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2015 2001
Number produced 23 units 850 units
Average unit price $570K $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.