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M-346 Master vs T-38 Talon

M-346 Master vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 5,670 kg, built 92 vs 1,189 units.

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
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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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.