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MB-339 vs SAAB 105

MB-339 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 970 km/h, range 1,760 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 4,635 kg, built 230 vs 192 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
MB-339 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 12 August 1976 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1979 1967
Number produced 230 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.5 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or SAAB 105?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.