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M-346 Master vs T-39 Sabreliner

M-346 Master vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 885 km/h, range 1,925 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 8,056 kg, built 92 vs 200 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
M-346 Master T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 15 July 2004 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2015 1962
Number produced 92 units 200 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 13.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 11.5 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 53 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.