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Aermacchi M-345 vs Pilatus PC-24

Aermacchi M-345 vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 740 vs 787 km/h, range 1,410 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 8,005 kg, built 4 vs 100 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 29 December 2016 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2020 2018
Number produced 4 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 17.0 m
Height 3.7 m 5.3 m
Length 9.9 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 entered service first in 2018, 2 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-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.