MB-339 vs Yak-11 Moose

The MB-339 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 898 km/h for the MB-339 vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The MB-339 has an operational range of 1,760 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The MB-339 operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 5,897 kg MTOW, the MB-339 is 2.4x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The MB-339 has been produced in 230 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 31 years before the MB-339 (1945 vs 1976).

Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles.
Aermacchi MB-339 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 230 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 19.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 11.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 898 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,760 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,075 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.