GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

M-346 Master vs T-33 Shooting Star

M-346 Master vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 970 km/h, range 1,925 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 6,832 kg, built 92 vs 6,557 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
M-346 Master T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Lockheed
First flight 15 July 2004 22 March 1948
Year introduced 2015 1948
Number produced 92 units 6557 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.8 m
Height 4.8 m 3.6 m
Length 11.5 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
M-346 Master vs T-50 Golden Eagle M-346 Master vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 M-346 Master vs T-6 Texan II M-346 Master vs DA42 Twin Star M-346 Master vs Grob G-120 M-346 Master vs Pilatus PC-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 970 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
Both the M-346 Master and T-33 Shooting Star are 11.5 meters long.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 67 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.