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MB-339 vs T-28 Trojan

MB-339 vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 898 vs 552 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 3,856 kg, built 230 vs 1,948 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
MB-339 T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 12 August 1976 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1979 1950
Number produced 230 units 1948 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 12.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 11.0 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 29 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.