M-345 vs R22
The M-345 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The M-345 reaches 740 km/h — 3.9x the R22's 188 km/h. The M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 387 km for the R22. The M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,100 kg MTOW, the M-345 is 6.6x the R22's 621 kg. The M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 41 years before the M-345 (1975 vs 2016).
| Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 29 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 12.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,410 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,190 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,447 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-345 or R22?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 552 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or R22?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-345 or R22?
The M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-345 or R22?
The M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or R22?
The M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-345 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.