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C-101 Aviojet vs MB-339

CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-101 Aviojet
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
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Specifications
C-101 Aviojet MB-339
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Aermacchi
First flight 29 June 1977 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1980 1979
Number produced 166 units 230 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 20.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.9 m
Height 4.3 m 3.6 m
Length 12.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 519 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Overview

The C-101 Aviojet and the MB-339 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the C-101 Aviojet vs 898 km/h for the MB-339. The C-101 Aviojet has an operational range of 519 km vs 1,760 km for the MB-339. The MB-339 operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 12,500 m for the C-101 Aviojet.

The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in 166 units vs 230 for the MB-339. The MB-339 first flew 1 years before the C-101 Aviojet (1976 vs 1977).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 770 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 1 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.