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MB-326K vs TS-11 Iskra

MB-326K vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 806 vs 720 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 3,840 kg, built 800 vs 424 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
MB-326K TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL Mielec
First flight 10 December 1957 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1962 1964
Number produced 800 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.1 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 10.7 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or TS-11 Iskra?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.