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CM 170 Magister vs SAAB 105

CM 170 Magister vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 715 vs 970 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 4,635 kg, built 929 vs 192 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
CM 170 Magister SAAB 105
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Saab
First flight 23 July 1952 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 929 units 192 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.5 m
Height 2.9 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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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 SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 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.