M-346 Master vs T-7 Red Hawk
| 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 |
| American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing-Saab |
| First flight | 20 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 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 â—‰ |
| 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 | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,830 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-7 Red Hawk?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk 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-7 Red Hawk?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-7 Red Hawk?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-7 Red Hawk at $22 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-7 Red Hawk?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.