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M-346 Master vs Aermacchi S-211

M-346 Master vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 667 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 2,750 kg, built 92 vs 60 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
M-346 Master Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 15 July 2004 10 April 1981
Year introduced 2015 1984
Number produced 92 units 60 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 8.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 31 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Aermacchi S-211?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.