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M-346 Master vs SAAB 105

M-346 Master vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 970 km/h, range 1,925 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 4,635 kg, built 92 vs 192 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
M-346 Master SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 15 July 2004 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2015 1967
Number produced 92 units 192 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 48 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.