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MB-326K vs T-50 Golden Eagle

MB-326K vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 806 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 13,472 kg, built 800 vs 200 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
MB-326K T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi KAI
First flight 10 December 1957 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1962 2005
Number produced 800 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 10.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 1,034 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 43 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.