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Kawasaki T-4 vs MB-339

Kawasaki T-4 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 898 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,897 kg, built 200 vs 230 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 MB-339
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aermacchi
First flight 29 July 1985 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 200 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.9 m
Height 4.6 m 3.6 m
Length 13.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MB-339's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.