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DA42 Twin Star vs Aermacchi M-345

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Aermacchi
First flight 9 December 2002 29 December 2016
Year introduced 2004 2020
Number produced 600 units 4 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 8.5 m
Height 2.5 m 3.7 m
Length 8.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the Aermacchi M-345 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Aermacchi respectively.

The Aermacchi M-345 reaches 740 km/h — 2.1:1 the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,410 km for the Aermacchi M-345. The Aermacchi M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 9,000 m for the DA42 Twin Star. At 4,100 kg MTOW, the Aermacchi M-345 is 2.0:1 the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 4 for the Aermacchi M-345. The DA42 Twin Star first flew 14 years before the Aermacchi M-345 (2002 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 16 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Aermacchi M-345?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.