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MB-326K vs T-45 Goshawk

MB-326K vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 806 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 6,387 kg, built 800 vs 221 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
MB-326K T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi McDonnell Douglas
First flight 10 December 1957 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1962 1992
Number produced 800 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 10.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 30 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-45 Goshawk?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.