C-101 Aviojet vs M-345

Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
Picture of C-101 Aviojet
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 29 June 1977
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 166 units
Average unit price $8 million
Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes.
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 29 December 2016
Year introduced --
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 12.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h â—‰
Operational range 519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of CASA C-101 Aviojet
Wing area 12.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.5 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 9.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,410 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,190 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Aermacchi M-345

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or M-345?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in greater numbers with 166 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.