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MB-339 vs TB-30 Epsilon

MB-339 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 898 vs 356 km/h, range 1,760 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,250 kg, built 230 vs 19 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
MB-339 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Socata
First flight 12 August 1976 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1979 1984
Number produced 230 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 7.9 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 542 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.