M-345 vs PC-21
| 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 |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 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 | 15.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 685 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-345 or PC-21?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or PC-21?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-345 or PC-21?
The M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-345 or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or PC-21?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-345 or PC-21?
The PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.