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Hawker 400 vs MB-339

Hawker 400 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 898 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 5,897 kg, built 951 vs 230 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Hawker 400 MB-339
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Aermacchi
First flight 29 August 1978 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1978 1979
Number produced 951 units 230 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.9 m
Height 4.2 m 3.6 m
Length 14.8 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Hawker 400's 860 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Hawker 400's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or MB-339?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.