CM 170 Magister vs SAAB 105

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Picture of CM 170 Magister
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region.
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 192 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 715 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Fouga CM 170 Magister
Wing area 16.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 10.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,849 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Saab SAAB 105

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or SAAB 105?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.