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Gulfstream G550 vs Aermacchi M-345

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 2003 29 December 2016
Year introduced 2004 2020
Number produced 600 units 4 units
Average unit price $62 million --
Wing area 106.0 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 8.5 m
Height 7.7 m 3.7 m
Length 29.4 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the Aermacchi M-345 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 740 km/h for the Aermacchi M-345. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,410 km for the Aermacchi M-345. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,190 m for the Aermacchi M-345. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 10:1 the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 4 for the Aermacchi M-345. The Gulfstream G550 first flew 13 years before the Aermacchi M-345 (2003 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 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 Gulfstream G550 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.