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KT-100 vs T-7 Red Hawk

KT-100 vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 389 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 5,500 kg, built 23 vs 2 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
KT-100 T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Boeing
First flight 20 July 2011 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2015 2028
Number produced 23 units 2 units
Average unit price $570K $22 million
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 8.0 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 911 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk 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-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The KT-100 entered service first in 2015, 13 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The KT-100 has been produced in greater numbers with 23 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.