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CM 170 Magister vs MB-326K

CM 170 Magister vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 715 vs 806 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 3,765 kg, built 929 vs 800 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
CM 170 Magister MB-326K
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Aermacchi
First flight 23 July 1952 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1956 1962
Number produced 929 units 800 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.6 m
Height 2.9 m 3.7 m
Length 10.2 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or MB-326K?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.