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KT-1 Woongbi vs Pilatus PC-9

KT-1 Woongbi vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 593 km/h, range 2,070 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 3,200 kg, built 178 vs 265 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pilatus
First flight 12 December 1991 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2000 1987
Number produced 178 units 265 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 10.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 13 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.