FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs M-346 Master

Overview

The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is a Combat Aircraft built by Korea Aerospace Industries, while the M-346 Master is a Military Training Aircraft by Aermacchi.

Top speed is 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has an operational range of 1,851 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The M-346 Master first flew 7 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (2004 vs 2011).

South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions.
Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 Fighting Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland.
Aermacchi M-346 Master Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 92 units
Average unit price $40 million
Wing area 23.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 13.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,851 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,470 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN â—‰
Wing area 23.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.7 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 11.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1092 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,925 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,610 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,418 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or M-346 Master?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 748 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or M-346 Master?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or M-346 Master?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,722 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or M-346 Master?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or M-346 Master?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle entered service first in 2014, 1 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.