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MB-326K vs S330 / S333

MB-326K vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 194 km/h, range 1,850 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,157 kg.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
MB-326K S330 / S333
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Schweizer
First flight 10 December 1957 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1962 1992
Number produced 800 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.4 m
Length 10.7 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 590 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or S330 / S333?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or S330 / S333?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or S330 / S333?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or S330 / S333?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or S330 / S333?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or S330 / S333?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 30 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.