M-346 Master vs T-45 Goshawk
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the T-45 Goshawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 23 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.