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KT-1 Woongbi vs TB-30 Epsilon

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
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Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Socata
First flight 12 December 1991 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2000 1984
Number produced 178 units 19 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The KT-1 Woongbi and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The KT-1 Woongbi has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 7,010 m for the TB-30 Epsilon. At 2,540 kg MTOW, the KT-1 Woongbi is 2.0x the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.

The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in 178 units vs 19 for the TB-30 Epsilon. Unit cost is $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi vs $1M for the TB-30 Epsilon. The TB-30 Epsilon first flew 12 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1979 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or TB-30 Epsilon?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.