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MB-339 vs S330 / S333

MB-339 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 194 km/h, range 1,760 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,157 kg.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
MB-339 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Schweizer
First flight 12 August 1976 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1979 1992
Number produced 230 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 8.4 m
Height 3.6 m 3.4 m
Length 11.0 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 590 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or S330 / S333?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 704 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or S330 / S333?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or S330 / S333?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or S330 / S333?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or S330 / S333?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or S330 / S333?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.