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M-346 Master vs T-34 Mentor

M-346 Master vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 396 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 4,300 kg, built 92 vs 2,300 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
M-346 Master T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 15 July 2004 2 December 1948
Year introduced 2015 1953
Number produced 92 units 2300 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 2.9 m
Length 11.5 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 696 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 62 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.