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MB-326K vs Strikemaster

MB-326K vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 806 vs 774 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 5,216 kg, built 800 vs 146 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Strikemaster
Specifications
MB-326K Strikemaster
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi BAC
First flight 10 December 1957 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1962 1968
Number produced 800 units 146 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 10.7 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Strikemaster's 774 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Strikemaster's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,216 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Strikemaster?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.