MB-339 vs S-211

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
Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
Picture of S-211
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 10 April 1981
Year of introduction 1984
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $-- 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—‰
3-view profile of MB-339
Wing area 12.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 9.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 667 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,850 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of S-211

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of S-211 by Philippine Fly Boy.