KAI KT-100
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| First flight | 20 July 2011 |
| Year of introduction | 2015 |
| Number produced | 23 units |
Description
The KAI KT-100 is a fixed-wing military aircraft designed and manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Developed primarily for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, the aircraft features advanced avionics and sensor systems to gather and analyze critical intelligence data. With a focus on versatility, the KT-100 is equipped with a high-resolution camera, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, enabling it to perform its operational role effectively in various terrains and weather conditions. The KT-100 has been deployed by several countries' armed forces and has consistently demonstrated its capability in supporting reconnaissance missions.
Technical specifications
| Version: KC-100 Naraon | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 389 km/h (242 mph) |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m (37.0 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (8.9 ft) |
| Length | 8.0 m (26.3 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1089 kg (2401 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1633 kg (3600 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Continental TSIOF-550-K delivering 235 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
South Korea | 23 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.