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M-346 Master vs NAMC YS-11

M-346 Master vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 470 km/h, range 1,925 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 23,500 kg, built 92 vs 182 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
M-346 Master NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi NAMC
First flight 15 July 2004 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2015 1965
Number produced 92 units 182 units
Average unit price $40 million $2.2 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 32.0 m
Height 4.8 m 9.0 m
Length 11.5 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or NAMC YS-11?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 622 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.