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M-346 Master vs SW-4 Puszczyk

M-346 Master vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 260 km/h, range 1,925 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,800 kg, built 92 vs 40 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
M-346 Master SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL-Świdnik
First flight 15 July 2004 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2015 2002
Number produced 92 units 40 units
Average unit price $40 million $700K
Wing area 23.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.0 m
Height 4.8 m 3.1 m
Length 11.5 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 790 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 832 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk entered service first in 2002, 13 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.