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L-39 Albatros vs M-346 Master

L-39 Albatros vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 750 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 9,500 kg, built 2,900 vs 92 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
L-39 Albatros M-346 Master
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aermacchi
First flight 4 November 1968 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1972 2015
Number produced 2900 units 92 units
Average unit price $1 million $40 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 12.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 43 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or M-346 Master?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.