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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-38 Talon

Aermacchi M-345 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 740 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 5,670 kg, built 4 vs 1,189 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Northrop
First flight 29 December 2016 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2020 1961
Number produced 4 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 7.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 9.9 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 641 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 59 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.