M-346 Master vs T-50 Golden Eagle
| 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 |
| South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 20 August 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,851 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,472 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,441 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,409 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,092 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 10 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.