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CM 170 Magister vs Strikemaster

CM 170 Magister vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 715 vs 774 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 5,216 kg, built 929 vs 146 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 MagisterFull specs
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🇬🇧 StrikemasterFull specs
Specifications
CM 170 Magister Strikemaster
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga BAC
First flight 23 July 1952 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1956 1968
Number produced 929 units 146 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.2 m
Height 2.9 m 3.3 m
Length 10.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster is faster with a maximum speed of 774 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,216 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or Strikemaster?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.