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MB-326K vs T-2 Buckeye

MB-326K vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 806 vs 838 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 5,931 kg, built 800 vs 529 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
MB-326K T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 10 December 1957 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1962 1959
Number produced 800 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 10.7 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-2 Buckeye?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.