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Aermacchi M-345 vs Yak-18 Max

Aermacchi M-345 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 740 vs 300 km/h, range 1,410 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,320 kg.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Yakovlev
First flight 29 December 2016 1 January 1946
Year introduced 2020 1946
Number produced 4 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.4 m
Length 9.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 700 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Yak-18 Max?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Yak-18 Max?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Yak-18 Max?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Yak-18 Max?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Yak-18 Max?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 74 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.