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MB-339 vs T-38 Talon

MB-339 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 898 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 5,670 kg, built 230 vs 1,189 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
MB-339 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Northrop
First flight 12 August 1976 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1979 1961
Number produced 230 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 7.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 11.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 483 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MB-339's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.