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Kawasaki T-4 vs Aermacchi M-345

Kawasaki T-4 vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 740 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,100 kg, built 200 vs 4 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aermacchi
First flight 29 July 1985 29 December 2016
Year introduced 1988 2020
Number produced 200 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.5 m
Height 4.6 m 3.7 m
Length 13.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 298 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 32 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.