MB-339 vs Hawk
| Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 12 August 1976 |
| Year of introduction | 1979 |
| Number produced | 230 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year of introduction | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 898 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,897 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,075 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1190 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰ |