M-345 vs S-211
| 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 |
| Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 10 April 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 12.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 667 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,668 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,750 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,131 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-211 by Philippine Fly Boy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-345 or S-211?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or S-211?
The S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-345 or S-211?
The S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-345 or S-211?
The M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or S-211?
The M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-345 or S-211?
The S-211 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.