What does KT-1 mean?

What does KT-1 mean?

KT-1 is a single engine basic trainer or light attack aircraft designed and built jointly by Korean Aerospace Industrie KT-1 is a single engine basic trainer or light attack aircraft designed and built jointly by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Agency of Defence Development (ADD).

When did the KT-1 take off?

KT-1 took off on its maiden flight in November 1991. The aircraft was introduced in 2000. About 92 KT-1 aircraft are currently operational worldwide. KT-1 is a single engine basic trainer or light attack aircraft designed and built jointly by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Agency of Defence Development (ADD).

What are the different variants of KAI KT-1?

The KT-1 is available in five variants, KTX-1 Yeo-Myung, KA-1, KT-1B, KT-1C and KT-1T. KTX-1 Yeo-Myung is the first prototype built by KAI. Various engines have been incorporated in the aircraft for flight testing.

What makes ktkt-1 unique?

KT-1 features a glass cockpit with tandem seating for two crew members (student pilot and instructor). The cockpit has been designed to allow basic training in air manoeuvring, flight instruments, formation flying and night flights.