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M-346 Master vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

M-346 Master vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 412 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 2,700 kg, built 92 vs 618 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
M-346 Master PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 15 July 2004 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2015 1978
Number produced 92 units 618 units
Average unit price $40 million $1.5 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.2 m
Length 11.5 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 680 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 37 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.