M-345 vs T-34 Mentor

The M-345 and the T-34 Mentor are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 740 km/h for the M-345 vs 396 km/h for the T-34 Mentor. The M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 1,311 km for the T-34 Mentor. The M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 9,144 m for the T-34 Mentor. The M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 2,300 for the T-34 Mentor. The T-34 Mentor 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.
Aermacchi M-345 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 29 December 2016
Year introduced --
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $-- million
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 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—‰
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 396 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,311 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,960 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-345 or T-34 Mentor?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or T-34 Mentor?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-345 or T-34 Mentor?
The M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-345 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or T-34 Mentor?
The M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-345 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.