M-346 Master vs T-38 Talon
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,216 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 54 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.