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M-346 Master vs T-28 Trojan

M-346 Master vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 552 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 3,856 kg, built 92 vs 1,948 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
M-346 Master T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 15 July 2004 24 September 1949
Year introduced 2015 1950
Number produced 92 units 1948 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 12.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.5 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 65 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.