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Aermacchi M-345 vs MB-326K

Aermacchi M-345 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 740 vs 806 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 3,765 kg, built 4 vs 800 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 MB-326K
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 29 December 2016 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2020 1962
Number produced 4 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 9.9 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 58 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.