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Leonardo M-345
Leonardo · Basic / Advanced Jet Trainer · Italy · Digital Age (2010–present)
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The Aermacchi M-345 is a turbofan-powered military trainer aircraft designed and produced by the Italian defense conglomerate Leonardo S.p.A.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category Trainer
Domain Defence
Era Digital Age (2010–present)
Country Italy
Manufacturer Leonardo
Operator Italian Air Force
Primary Role Basic / Advanced Jet Trainer
Status In Service
Service Entry 2021
Produced 18
Unit Cost (2026$) ~$10M
Propulsion Turbofan
Engine 1x Williams International FJ44-4M-34 turbofan
Thrust / Power 3,400 lbf
Launch Ground
Length (ft) 36.7
Wingspan (ft) 32.2
Empty Weight (lb) 4850
MTOW (lb) 9000
Service Ceiling (ft) 43000
Range (mi) 1200
Max Speed (mph) 485
Armament More than of weapons on four hardpoints, including gunpods, bombs, and rockets, with the capability to employ IR guided air-to-air missiles.