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MB-339 vs T-39 Sabreliner

MB-339 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 898 vs 885 km/h, range 1,760 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 8,056 kg, built 230 vs 200 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
MB-339 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 12 August 1976 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1979 1962
Number produced 230 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 13.6 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 11.0 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 17 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.