EMB 312 Tucano vs M-346 Master
The EMB 312 Tucano and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Aermacchi respectively. The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 2.4x the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 3.0x the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $40M for the M-346 Master. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 24 years before the M-346 Master (1980 vs 2004).
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,418 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 644 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 32 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or M-346 Master?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.