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MB-326K vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

MB-326K vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 806 vs 590 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 5,057 kg, built 800 vs 52 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
MB-326K T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi AIDC
First flight 10 December 1957 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1962 1976
Number produced 800 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 12.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 10.7 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.