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M-346 Master vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

M-346 Master vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 590 km/h, range 1,925 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 5,057 kg, built 92 vs 52 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
M-346 Master T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi AIDC
First flight 15 July 2004 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2015 1976
Number produced 92 units 52 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 12.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.7 m
Length 11.5 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 39 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.