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MB-326K vs T-33 Shooting Star

MB-326K vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 806 vs 970 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 6,832 kg, built 800 vs 6,557 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
MB-326K T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Lockheed
First flight 10 December 1957 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1962 1948
Number produced 800 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.8 m
Height 3.7 m 3.6 m
Length 10.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 14 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.