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MB-339 vs T-34 Mentor

MB-339 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 898 vs 396 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 4,300 kg, built 230 vs 2,300 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
MB-339 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 12 August 1976 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1979 1953
Number produced 230 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 2.9 m
Length 11.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.