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MB-326K vs T-41 Mescalero

MB-326K vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 806 vs 232 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,134 kg, built 800 vs 838 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
MB-326K T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Cessna
First flight 10 December 1957 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1962 1965
Number produced 800 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 574 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the T-41 Mescalero which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.