Alpha Jet vs MB-339
Alpha Jet vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 898 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,897 kg, built 480 vs 230 units.
Specifications
|
Alpha Jet |
MB-339 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France |
🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dassault/Dornier |
Aermacchi |
| First flight |
26 October 1973 |
12 August 1976 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
480 units |
230 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
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| Wing area |
17.5 m² |
19.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
10.9 m |
| Height |
4.2 m |
3.6 m |
| Length |
13.2 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
1000 km/h |
898 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,940 km |
1,760 km |
| Service ceiling |
14,630 m |
14,630 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
7,500 kg |
5,897 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,515 kg |
3,075 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,350 kgf
|
1 x 1,814 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
Both the Alpha Jet and MB-339 have a service ceiling of 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
Both the Alpha Jet and MB-339 entered service in the same year: 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or MB-339?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.
