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Beechcraft Baron vs MB-339

Beechcraft Baron vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 898 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 5,897 kg, built 6,884 vs 230 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron MB-339
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Aermacchi
First flight 29 February 1960 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1961 1979
Number produced 6884 units 230 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.9 m
Height 3.0 m 3.6 m
Length 9.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or MB-339?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.