Alpha Jet vs MB-326K
Alpha Jet vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 806 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 3,765 kg, built 480 vs 800 units.
Specifications
|
Alpha Jet |
MB-326K |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France |
🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dassault/Dornier |
Aermacchi |
| First flight |
26 October 1973 |
10 December 1957 |
| Year introduced |
1978 |
1962 |
| Number produced |
480 units |
800 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
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| Wing area |
17.5 m² |
19.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
4.2 m |
3.7 m |
| Length |
13.2 m |
10.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
1000 km/h |
806 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,940 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
14,630 m |
12,497 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
7,500 kg |
3,765 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,515 kg |
2,237 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 2,700 kgf
|
1 x 1,134 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.
