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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.