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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Aermacchi M-345 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 740 vs 970 km/h, range 1,410 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 6,832 kg, built 4 vs 6,557 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Lockheed
First flight 29 December 2016 22 March 1948
Year introduced 2020 1948
Number produced 4 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 11.8 m
Height 3.7 m 3.6 m
Length 9.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 72 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.