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MB-326K vs T-67 Firefly

MB-326K vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 806 vs 282 km/h, range 1,850 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,157 kg, built 800 vs 250 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
MB-326K T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Slingsby
First flight 10 December 1957 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 800 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 19.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.7 m
Height 3.7 m 2.4 m
Length 10.7 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 753 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 524 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-67 Firefly?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.