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KT-100 vs NAMC YS-11

KT-100 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 470 km/h, range 1,900 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 23,500 kg, built 23 vs 182 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
KT-100 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI NAMC
First flight 20 July 2011 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2015 1965
Number produced 23 units 182 units
Average unit price $570K $2.2 million
Wing area -- m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 32.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 8.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 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 NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.