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M-346 Master vs T-6 Texan II

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
M-346 Master T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 15 July 2004 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2015 2001
Number produced 92 units 850 units
Average unit price $40 million $4.3 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 11.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,418 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The M-346 Master and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The M-346 Master has an operational range of 1,925 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 3.3x the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

The M-346 Master has been produced in 92 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $40M for the M-346 Master vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 12 years before the M-346 Master (1992 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 507 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.