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M-346 Master vs Yak-52

M-346 Master vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 285 km/h, range 1,925 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,305 kg, built 92 vs 1,815 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
M-346 Master Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Yakovlev
First flight 15 July 2004 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2015 1979
Number produced 92 units 1815 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.3 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.5 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 550 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 807 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.