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MB-339 vs NAMC YS-11

MB-339 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 470 km/h, range 1,760 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 23,500 kg, built 230 vs 182 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
MB-339 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi NAMC
First flight 12 August 1976 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1979 1965
Number produced 230 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 32.0 m
Height 3.6 m 9.0 m
Length 11.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or NAMC YS-11?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.