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MB-326K vs SAAB 105

MB-326K vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 970 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 4,635 kg, built 800 vs 192 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
MB-326K SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 10 December 1957 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1962 1967
Number produced 800 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.7 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or SAAB 105?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.