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Leonardo M-345

Leonardo · Basic / Advanced Jet Trainer · Italy · Digital Age (2010–present)

Leonardo M-345 — Basic / Advanced Jet Trainer
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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.