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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-41 Mescalero

Aermacchi M-345 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 740 vs 232 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,134 kg, built 4 vs 838 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Cessna
First flight 29 December 2016 1 January 1964
Year introduced 2020 1965
Number produced 4 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 9.9 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 508 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 55 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.