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M-346 Master vs T-2 Buckeye

M-346 Master vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 838 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 5,931 kg, built 92 vs 529 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
M-346 Master T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 15 July 2004 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2015 1959
Number produced 92 units 529 units
Average unit price $40 million $1 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 11.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 254 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 13,533 meters (44,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 56 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.