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M-346 Master vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-346 Master T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi KAI
First flight 15 July 2004 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2015 2005
Number produced 92 units 200 units
Average unit price $40 million $25 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 11.5 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,418 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 748 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 10 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.