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MB-339 vs T-6 Texan II

MB-339 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 898 vs 585 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 2,858 kg, built 230 vs 850 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
MB-339 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 12 August 1976 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1979 2001
Number produced 230 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.3 m
Length 11.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 22 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.