KAI KT-1 Woongbi
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| First flight | 12 December 1991 |
| Year of introduction | 2000 |
| Number produced | 178 units |
Description
The KAI KT-1 Woongbi is a military aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). It was designed as a basic training and light attack aircraft, with the objective of providing effective training for pilots transitioning to advanced fighter aircraft. The Woongbi features a relatively simple yet efficient design, equipped with a turboprop engine and advanced avionics systems. It incorporates advanced technologies to facilitate ease of training, flight safety, and cost-effectiveness. The aircraft has been successfully utilized by the Republic of Korea Air Force as a primary trainer, and has proven its capabilities in various operational scenarios.
Technical specifications
| Version: KT-1 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 574 km/h (357 mph) |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² (172.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m (34.7 ft) |
| Height | 3.7 m (12.1 ft) |
| Length | 10.3 m (33.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 11582 m (37999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1910 kg (4211 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2540 kg (5600 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 16.2 m/s (53.1 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62 delivering 708 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
South Korea | 103 | |
|
Turkey | 39 (+15) | |
|
Peru | 20 | |
|
Indonesia | 12 (+3) | |
|
Senegal | 4 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Indonesia • South Korea • Peru • Senegal • Turkey