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Aermacchi M-345 vs Pilatus PC-21

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 29 December 2016 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2020 2008
Number produced 4 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 9.9 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The Aermacchi M-345 and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the Aermacchi M-345 vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The Aermacchi M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Aermacchi M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21.

The Aermacchi M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 14 years before the Aermacchi M-345 (2002 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 12 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.