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Hürjet vs M-346 Master

Overview

The Hürjet and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 1,487 km/h for the Hürjet vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The Hürjet has an operational range of 1,960 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The Hürjet operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The M-346 Master first flew 19 years before the Hürjet (2004 vs 2023).

Turkish single-engine tandem-seat supersonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries to replace the T-38M Talon, with a first export order from Spain.
TAI Hürjet military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 25 April 2023
Year introduced --
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 military training aircraft side 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 25.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 13.6 m
Maximum speed 1487 km/h
Operational range 1,960 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 78 kN
Wing area 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,418 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürjet or M-346 Master?
The Hürjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,487 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürjet or M-346 Master?
The Hürjet has a longer range at 1,960 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürjet or M-346 Master?
The Hürjet has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürjet or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Hürjet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürjet or M-346 Master?
The Hürjet is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.