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MB-326K vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

MB-326K vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 806 vs 412 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 2,700 kg, built 800 vs 618 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
MB-326K PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 10 December 1957 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1962 1978
Number produced 800 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.2 m
Length 10.7 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 394 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.