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CM 170 Magister vs MB-339

CM 170 Magister vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 715 vs 898 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 5,897 kg, built 929 vs 230 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CM 170 Magister MB-339
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Aermacchi
First flight 23 July 1952 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1956 1979
Number produced 929 units 230 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.9 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 10.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 183 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 23 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or MB-339?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.