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MB-326K vs TB-30 Epsilon

MB-326K vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 806 vs 356 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,250 kg, built 800 vs 19 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
MB-326K TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Socata
First flight 10 December 1957 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1962 1984
Number produced 800 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.7 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.