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Atlas Cheetah vs MB-326K

Atlas Cheetah vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 806 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 3,765 kg, built 38 vs 800 units.

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🇿🇦 Atlas CheetahFull specs
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326KFull specs
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah MB-326K
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Aermacchi
First flight 16 July 1986 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1986 1962
Number produced 38 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 34.8 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 10.6 m
Height 4.6 m 3.7 m
Length 15.7 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 1,532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 24 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.