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Aermacchi M-345 vs M-346 Master

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Aermacchi
First flight 29 December 2016 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2020 2015
Number produced 4 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.7 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 9.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 352 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master entered service first in 2015, 5 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.