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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi KAI
First flight 29 December 2016 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2020 2005
Number produced 4 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 9.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Overview

The Aermacchi M-345 and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and KAI respectively.

The T-50 Golden Eagle reaches 1,840 km/h — 2.5:1 the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h. The Aermacchi M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 12,190 m for the Aermacchi M-345. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 3.3:1 the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.

The Aermacchi M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle first flew 14 years before the Aermacchi M-345 (2002 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 1,100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.