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KT-1 Woongbi vs T-6 Texan II

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Beechcraft
First flight 12 December 1991 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2000 2001
Number produced 178 units 850 units
Average unit price $9 million $4.3 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 585 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The KT-1 Woongbi and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The KT-1 Woongbi has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II.

The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in 178 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The KT-1 Woongbi first flew 1 years before the T-6 Texan II (1991 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The KT-1 Woongbi entered service first in 2000, 1 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.