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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-45 Goshawk

Aermacchi M-345 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 740 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 6,387 kg, built 4 vs 221 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 December 2016 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2020 1992
Number produced 4 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 9.9 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 298 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 28 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.