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MB-326K vs T-38 Talon

MB-326K vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 806 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 5,670 kg, built 800 vs 1,189 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
MB-326K T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Northrop
First flight 10 December 1957 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1962 1961
Number produced 800 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 10.7 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 575 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.