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MB-339 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

MB-339 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 898 vs 590 km/h, range 1,760 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 5,057 kg, built 230 vs 52 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
MB-339 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi AIDC
First flight 12 August 1976 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1979 1976
Number produced 230 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 12.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 11.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.