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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Aermacchi M-345 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 740 vs 590 km/h, range 1,410 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 5,057 kg, built 4 vs 52 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi AIDC
First flight 29 December 2016 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2020 1976
Number produced 4 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 12.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.7 m
Length 9.9 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 44 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.