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Aermacchi M-345 vs MB-339

Aermacchi M-345 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 740 vs 898 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 5,897 kg, built 4 vs 230 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 MB-339
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 29 December 2016 12 August 1976
Year introduced 2020 1979
Number produced 4 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.9 m
Height 3.7 m 3.6 m
Length 9.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 41 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.