M-345 vs M-346 Master
| 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 |
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 352 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.