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M-346 Master vs Pilatus PC-9

M-346 Master vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 593 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 3,200 kg, built 92 vs 265 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
M-346 Master Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 15 July 2004 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2015 1987
Number produced 92 units 265 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 11.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 28 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.