M-345 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The M-345 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 740 km/h for the M-345 vs 970 km/h for the T-33 Shooting Star. The M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,190 m for the M-345.
The M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 68 years before the M-345 (1948 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 | 2020 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 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 M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the 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 M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-345 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 72 years before the M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 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 M-345.