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M-346 Master vs MB-326K

M-346 Master vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 806 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 3,765 kg, built 92 vs 800 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
M-346 Master MB-326K
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 15 July 2004 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2015 1962
Number produced 92 units 800 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.6 m
Height 4.8 m 3.7 m
Length 11.5 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 286 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 53 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.