KT-1 Woongbi vs PC-21
| South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 12 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 178 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 574 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,582 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,910 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 15.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 685 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the KT-1 Woongbi at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 8 years before the PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or PC-21?
The PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.