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KT-1 Woongbi vs Pilatus PC-21

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 12 December 1991 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2000 2008
Number produced 178 units 211 units
Average unit price $9 million $9 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 10.3 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The KT-1 Woongbi and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The KT-1 Woongbi has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21.

The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in 178 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The KT-1 Woongbi first flew 11 years before the Pilatus PC-21 (1991 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 8 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.