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MB-339 vs Aermacchi S-211

MB-339 vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 667 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 2,750 kg, built 230 vs 60 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
MB-339 Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 12 August 1976 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1979 1984
Number produced 230 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 8.4 m
Height 3.6 m 3.8 m
Length 11.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Aermacchi S-211?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.