KAI KT-1 Woongbi

The turboprop trainer built for primary military pilot instruction.

Overview

Korea Aerospace Industries Korea, South ICAO: KT1 1999–Present Active $7 million (2019)

The KAI KT-1 Woongbi is a basic military trainer developed in South Korea. Introduced in the early 2000s, it prepares pilots for advanced jet training. The aircraft has been exported to several countries.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
950 shp · 708 kW
Avionics
CMC Electronics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
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Exterior length
33 ft 10 in  ·  10.30 m
Tail height
12 ft 2 in  ·  3.70 m
Fuselage diameter
3 ft 5 in  ·  1.05 m
Wing span
34 ft 9 in  ·  10.60 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
7,300 lb  ·  3,300 kg
Max landing weight
6,400 lb  ·  2,900 kg
Max payload
3,100 lb  ·  1,400 kg
Fuel capacity
150 gal · 600 L · 400 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
310 kt  ·  357 mph  ·  574 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
71 kt  ·  82 mph  ·  131 km/h
Range
720 nm  ·  830 mi  ·  1,330 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
37,990 ft  ·  11,600 m
Rate of climb
3,500 ft/min  ·  18 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Peruvian Air Force KAI KT 1 Woongbi

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Operational Context

KAI KT-1 Woongbi — basic turboprop military trainer

The KT-1 first flew in 1991 and entered service in 2000. It was designed to replace older piston trainers with a modern turboprop platform. The aircraft features a low-wing layout and tandem seating for instruction.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 950 shaft horsepower, the KT-1 cruises at around 300 knots (556 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 7,000 pounds (3,175 kg). The aircraft is equipped with training avionics and limited weapons capability for instruction roles.

The KT-1 serves as a primary training platform in several air forces. Its reliability and performance support progression to advanced jet trainers. The aircraft remains in active production and service.