AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs MB-339
| Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AIDC |
| First flight | 16 September 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 62 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 12 August 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 230 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 21.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,650 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,940 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,856 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 898 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,897 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,075 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AT-3 Tsu Chiang by 玄史生.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-339?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-339?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-339?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the MB-339's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-339?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-339?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 5 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-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.