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M-346 Master vs TB-30 Epsilon

M-346 Master vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 356 km/h, range 1,925 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 92 vs 19 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
M-346 Master TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Socata
First flight 15 July 2004 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2015 1984
Number produced 92 units 19 units
Average unit price $40 million $1 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 7.9 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.5 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 736 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 31 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or TB-30 Epsilon?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.