Military Propellor Planes
Overview
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
- —
- 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
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- 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
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- 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
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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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.
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