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Jet Provost vs MB-339

Jet Provost vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 898 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 5,897 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Jet Provost MB-339
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Aermacchi
First flight 26 June 1954 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1955 1979
Number produced N/A 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.9 m
Height 3.1 m 3.6 m
Length 10.4 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 191 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or MB-339?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 24 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.