M-346 Master vs T-2 Buckeye
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 January 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 529 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 838 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,683 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,533 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,931 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,652 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,338 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 254 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 13,533 meters (44,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 56 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.