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MB-326K vs T-7 Red Hawk

MB-326K vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 806 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 5,500 kg, built 800 vs 2 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
MB-326K T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Boeing
First flight 10 December 1957 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1962 2028
Number produced 800 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 10.7 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 494 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 66 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.