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KT-100 vs TB-30 Epsilon

KT-100 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 389 vs 356 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 1,250 kg, built 23 vs 19 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
KT-100 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Socata
First flight 20 July 2011 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2015 1984
Number produced 23 units 19 units
Average unit price $570K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-100 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 31 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-100 has been produced in greater numbers with 23 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.