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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs MB-339

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
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Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang MB-339
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Aermacchi
First flight 16 September 1980 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 62 units 230 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 21.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.6 m
Length 12.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Overview

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the MB-339 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs 898 km/h for the MB-339. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 1,760 km for the MB-339. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 14,630 m for the MB-339.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 230 for the MB-339. The MB-339 first flew 4 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang (1976 vs 1980).

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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.