M-346 Master vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The M-346 Master and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Yakovlev respectively.

The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 2.3x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The M-346 Master has an operational range of 1,925 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 3.8x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.

The M-346 Master has been produced in 92 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $40M for the M-346 Master vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 59 years before the M-346 Master (1945 vs 2004).

M-346 Master

Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland.
Aermacchi M-346 Master Training profile drawing
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
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Yak-11 Moose

Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
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M-346 Master

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 1,418 kgf â—‰

Yak-11 Moose

Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 627 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 69 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.

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