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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs MB-326K

AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 904 vs 806 km/h, range 2,280 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 7,940 vs 3,765 kg, built 62 vs 800 units.

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang MB-326K
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Aermacchi
First flight 16 September 1980 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1984 1962
Number produced 62 units 800 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 21.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.6 m
Height 4.4 m 3.7 m
Length 12.9 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.