MB-339 vs S-211
| Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 12 August 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 230 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 10 April 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 898 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,897 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,075 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 12.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 667 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,668 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,750 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,131 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-211 by Philippine Fly Boy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or S-211?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 60 units of the S-211.