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M-346 Master vs T-38 Talon

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
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Specifications
M-346 Master T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Northrop
First flight 15 July 2004 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2015 1961
Number produced 92 units 1189 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 7.7 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.5 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Overview

The M-346 Master and the T-38 Talon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master vs 1,381 km/h for the T-38 Talon. The M-346 Master has an operational range of 1,925 km vs 1,835 km for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The M-346 Master has been produced in 92 units vs 1,189 for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon first flew 45 years before the M-346 Master (1959 vs 2004).

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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.