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FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs M-346 Master

FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,851 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 10,722 vs 9,500 kg.

Specifications
FA-50 Fighting Eagle M-346 Master
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 2011 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2014 2015
Number produced N/A 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 23.7 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 13.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 6,470 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN 2 x 2,835 kgf
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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.