CM 170 Magister vs T-34 Mentor

The CM 170 Magister and the T-34 Mentor are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fouga and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 715 km/h for the CM 170 Magister vs 396 km/h for the T-34 Mentor. The CM 170 Magister has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 1,311 km for the T-34 Mentor. The CM 170 Magister operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 9,144 m for the T-34 Mentor. The CM 170 Magister has been produced in 929 units vs 2,300 for the T-34 Mentor. The T-34 Mentor first flew 4 years before the CM 170 Magister (1948 vs 1952).

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Fouga CM 170 Magister Training profile drawing
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
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 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 â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf â—‰
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 396 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,311 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,960 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the CM 170 Magister which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.