Alarus CH2000 vs MB-339

The Alarus CH2000 and the MB-339 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Aermacchi respectively. The MB-339 reaches 898 km/h — 3.4x the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 1,760 km for the MB-339. The MB-339 operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 5,897 kg MTOW, the MB-339 is 7.7x the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg. The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 230 for the MB-339. The MB-339 first flew 19 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1976 vs 1995).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $725K
Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles.
Aermacchi MB-339 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 230 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m
Height 2.1 m
Length 7.0 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h
Operational range 900 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg
Empty weight 492 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW
Wing area 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m
Height 3.6 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 633 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.