M-346 Master vs YS-11

The M-346 Master and the YS-11 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and NAMC respectively. The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 2.3x the YS-11's 470 km/h. The M-346 Master has an operational range of 1,925 km vs 2,110 km for the YS-11. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 6,980 m for the YS-11. At 23,500 kg MTOW, the YS-11 is 2.5x the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg. The M-346 Master has been produced in 92 units vs 182 for the YS-11. Unit cost is $40M for the M-346 Master vs $2.25M for the YS-11. The YS-11 first flew 42 years before the M-346 Master (1962 vs 2004).

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
Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
NAMC YS-11 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer NAMC
First flight 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 182 units
Average unit price $2.2 million
Wing area 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,418 kgf
Wing area 94.8 m²
Wingspan 32.0 m
Height 9.0 m
Length 26.3 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h
Operational range 2,110 km
Service ceiling 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg
Empty weight 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,130 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 622 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 50 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or YS-11?
The YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.