T-4 vs M-346 Master
| Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 29 July 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
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| 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,668 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,790 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,597 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The T-4 entered service first in 1988, 27 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or M-346 Master?
The T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.