M-345 vs PC-21
| Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 29 December 2016 |
| Year of introduction | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year of introduction | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Wing area | 12.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,190 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,447 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 15.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 624 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰ |