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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-2 Buckeye

Aermacchi M-345 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 740 vs 838 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 5,931 kg, built 4 vs 529 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 29 December 2016 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2020 1959
Number produced 4 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 11.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 9.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 61 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.