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Jet Provost vs MB-326K

Jet Provost vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 707 vs 806 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 3,765 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
Jet Provost MB-326K
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Aermacchi
First flight 26 June 1954 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1955 1962
Number produced N/A 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.6 m
Height 3.1 m 3.7 m
Length 10.4 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or MB-326K?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or MB-326K?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 7 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.