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MB-326K vs Yak-52

MB-326K vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 285 km/h, range 1,850 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,305 kg, built 800 vs 1,815 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
MB-326K Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Yakovlev
First flight 10 December 1957 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1962 1979
Number produced 800 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.3 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.7 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 550 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 17 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.