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MB-339 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

MB-339 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 898 vs 412 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 2,700 kg, built 230 vs 618 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
MB-339 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 12 August 1976 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1979 1978
Number produced 230 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.4 m
Height 3.6 m 3.2 m
Length 11.0 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.