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MB-339 vs Yak-52

MB-339 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 285 km/h, range 1,760 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,305 kg, built 230 vs 1,815 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
MB-339 Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Yakovlev
First flight 12 August 1976 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979 1979
Number produced 230 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.3 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 550 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 0 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.