About KAI Aircraft & Fuel Consumption
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is South Korea’s leading aerospace company, manufacturing trainers, fighters, helicopters, and light aircraft. From the supersonic T-50 Golden Eagle to the KUH-1 Surion helicopter, KAI designs versatile aircraft with varying fuel burn characteristics. This calculator helps estimate their hourly fuel usage, cost, and emissions.
Factors Influencing Fuel Consumption:
- Aircraft Type: Trainers and light aircraft (like KT-1, KC-100) use much less fuel than combat jets.
- Flight Profile: Supersonic speeds and combat maneuvers consume far more fuel than cruise training missions.
- Payload & Mission: Weapons, equipment, or passenger load increases fuel burn.
- Fuel Type: JP-8 is standard for military jets, while Jet-A/Jet-A1 are common for civilian aircraft.
Formulas Used:
- Fuel Used = Burn Rate (L/hr) × Flight Hours
- Total Cost = Fuel Used × Price per Liter
- CO₂ Emissions = Fuel Used × Emission Factor (kg CO₂/L)
Example:
A KAI FA-50 flying for 1.2 hours on JP-8 fuel at ₹95/liter:
- Fuel Used = 2700 × 1.2 = 3240 liters
- Total Cost = 3240 × 95 = ₹3,07,800
- CO₂ Emissions = 3240 × 2.50 = 8100 kg
Note: Values are averages; real-world usage varies with mission, altitude, and payload.
