폭약의 위력을 나타내는 단위로, TNT 1,000톤의 폭발력에 해당하거나 1,000미터톤의 질량을 의미함.
A unit of explosive power equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT, or a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons.
예문:
"The asteroid's impact was estimated at several hundred kt."
"Military analysts use kt to describe the strength of strategic weapons."
선박이나 항공기의 속도를 나타내는 단위로, 1시간에 1해리를 가는 속도임.
A unit of speed used in maritime and aerial navigation, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
예문:
"The cruise ship can reach a maximum speed of 25 kt."
"Pilots must report wind velocity in kt during takeoff and landing."