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M-346 Master vs MB-339

M-346 Master vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 898 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 5,897 kg, built 92 vs 230 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
M-346 Master MB-339
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 15 July 2004 12 August 1976
Year introduced 2015 1979
Number produced 92 units 230 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.9 m
Height 4.8 m 3.6 m
Length 11.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.