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Beechcraft Baron vs MB-326K

Beechcraft Baron vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 370 vs 806 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 3,765 kg, built 6,884 vs 800 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron MB-326K
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Aermacchi
First flight 29 February 1960 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1961 1962
Number produced 6884 units 800 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.6 m
Height 3.0 m 3.7 m
Length 9.0 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 436 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-326K?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.