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MB-326K vs NAMC YS-11

MB-326K vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 470 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 23,500 kg, built 800 vs 182 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
MB-326K NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi NAMC
First flight 10 December 1957 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1962 1965
Number produced 800 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 32.0 m
Height 3.7 m 9.0 m
Length 10.7 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.