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C-101 Aviojet vs Aermacchi M-345

C-101 Aviojet vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 770 vs 740 km/h, range 519 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 6,300 vs 4,100 kg, built 166 vs 4 units.

CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-101 Aviojet
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
C-101 Aviojet Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Aermacchi
First flight 29 June 1977 29 December 2016
Year introduced 1980 2020
Number produced 166 units 4 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 20.0 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.5 m
Height 4.3 m 3.7 m
Length 12.5 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 519 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or Aermacchi M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi 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 Aermacchi M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or Aermacchi M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or Aermacchi M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or Aermacchi M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet entered service first in 1980, 40 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or Aermacchi M-345?
The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in greater numbers with 166 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.