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Aermacchi M-345 vs PA-44 Seminole

Aermacchi M-345 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 740 vs 311 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,724 kg, built 4 vs 926 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Piper
First flight 29 December 2016 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2020 1979
Number produced 4 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 12.6 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 11.8 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 9.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 429 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 41 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.