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Kawasaki T-4 vs M-346 Master

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aermacchi
First flight 29 July 1985 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1988 2015
Number produced 200 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.7 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 13.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 1,038 km/h for the Kawasaki T-4 vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. The Kawasaki T-4 first flew 19 years before the M-346 Master (1985 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or M-346 Master?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.