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MB-326K vs T-39 Sabreliner

MB-326K vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 806 vs 885 km/h, range 1,850 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 8,056 kg, built 800 vs 200 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
MB-326K T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 10 December 1957 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1962 1962
Number produced 800 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 13.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 10.7 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
Both the MB-326K and T-39 Sabreliner entered service in the same year: 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.