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Aermacchi M-345 vs T-6 Texan II

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 29 December 2016 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2020 2001
Number produced 4 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 9.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Aermacchi M-345 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the Aermacchi M-345 vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The Aermacchi M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The Aermacchi M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II.

The Aermacchi M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 24 years before the Aermacchi M-345 (1992 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 19 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.