MB-339 vs AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. |
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Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy
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Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Aermacchi |
First flight |
12 August 1976 |
Year of introduction |
1979 |
Number produced |
230 units
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Average unit price |
$-- million
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Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force. |
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Origin country |
🇹🇼 Taiwan
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Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
AIDC |
First flight |
16 September 1980 |
Year of introduction |
1984 |
Number produced |
62 units
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Average unit price |
$4 million
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Wing area |
19.0 m²
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Wingspan |
10.9 m
◉
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Height |
3.6 m
◉
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Length |
11.0 m
◉
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Maximum speed |
898 km/h
◉
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Service ceiling |
14,630 m
◉
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Max. takeoff weight |
5,897 kg
◉
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Empty weight |
3,075 kg
◉
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Total thrust |
1 x 1,814 kgf
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Wing area |
21.9 m²
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Wingspan |
10.5 m
◉
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Height |
4.4 m
◉
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Length |
12.9 m
◉
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Maximum speed |
904 km/h
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Service ceiling |
14,650 m
◉
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Max. takeoff weight |
7,940 kg
◉
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Empty weight |
3,856 kg
◉
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Total thrust |
2 x 1,588 kgf
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Photo of AT-3 Tsu Chiang by 玄史生.