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M-346 Master vs Pilatus PC-24

M-346 Master vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 787 km/h, range 1,925 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 8,005 kg, built 92 vs 100 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
M-346 Master Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 15 July 2004 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2015 2018
Number produced 92 units 100 units
Average unit price $40 million $12 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 17.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.3 m
Length 11.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
Both the M-346 Master and Pilatus PC-24 have a service ceiling of 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The M-346 Master entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.