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Aermacchi M-345 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Aermacchi M-345 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 740 vs 412 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 2,700 kg, built 4 vs 618 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 29 December 2016 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2020 1978
Number produced 4 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.2 m
Length 9.9 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 328 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
Both the Aermacchi M-345 and PC-7 Turbo Trainer are 9.8 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 42 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.