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Alpha Jet vs M-346 Master

Alpha Jet vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,092 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 9,500 kg, built 480 vs 92 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha JetFull specs
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 MasterFull specs
Specifications
Alpha Jet M-346 Master
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Aermacchi
First flight 26 October 1973 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1979 2015
Number produced 480 units 92 units
Average unit price $8 million $40 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.7 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 13.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Alpha Jet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The Alpha Jet entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or M-346 Master?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.