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MB-345 HET
First flight 29 December 2016
(M-345 prototype) 21 Dec 2018
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MB-345 HET
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| A production Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft | |
| Role | Basic/advanced trainer and light attack aircraft |
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| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo S.p.A. (ex Alenia Aermacchi) |
| First flight | 29 December 2016 (M-345 prototype) 21 December 2018 (M-345 production aircraft) |
| Status | In active service |
| Primary user | Italian Air Force |
| Number built | 4 |
| Developed from | SIAI-Marchetti S.211 |
History Aeromacchi/Leonardo
MB-345 HET Trainer
First flight 29 December 2016
(M-345 prototype)
21 December 2018 (M-345
The Aermacchi M-345 is a turbofan-powered military trainer aircraft designed and produced by the Italian defense conglomerate Leonardo S.p.A.
It is a development of the SIAI-Marchetti S.211. On 29 December 2016, the M-345 performed its maiden flight; one month later, the first order for the type was placed by the Italian Air Force. The first production-standard M-345 was flown from Venegono Superiore in December 2018; at this point, service entry with the Italian Air Force was anticipated to occur during 2020.
The Aermacchi M-345 is a compact twin-seat shoulder-wing monoplane trainer aircraft. It is based on the earlier S.211 and features structural and equipment improvements, and new systems. The airframe has been strengthened, while a glass cockpit and modern avionics have been installed. It is furnished with a retractable tricycle landing gear, powered by a single Williams FJ44-4M-34 turbofan engine. As a basic trainer, the M-345 is designed to complement the Aermacchi M-346 advanced jet trainer. It has been designed with a secondary close air support capability, being furnished with four underwing hard points.
Both the pilot and instructor, which are seated in a tandem configuration, are provided with Hands-On-Throttle-And-Stick (HOTAS) controls. Both crew are seated upon Martin-Baker-built Mk.IT16D 'zero-zero' ejection seats. The cockpit's internal dimensions have been increased to be broadly identical to those of the BAE Systems Hawk. The displays and all light sources have been selected for compatibility with night-vision goggles (NVG). The environmental control system cools the cockpit for ground operations in temperatures up to ISA +35 °C (95 °F); the presence of an On-Board Oxygen-Generation System (OBOGS) removes the need for oxygen bottles.
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MB-345 HET Trainer
First flight 29 December 2016
(M-345 prototype) 21 December 2018 (M-345
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MB-345 HET Trainer
First flight 29 December 2016
(M-345 prototype) 21 December 2018 (M-345
General Info
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- Crew: 2
- Length: 9.85 m (32 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 8.47 m (27 ft 9 in)
- Height: 3.74 m (12 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 12.6 m2 (136 sq ft))
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- Empty weight: 3,300 kg (7,275 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 4,500 kg
- Fuel capacity: 700 kg (1,500 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Williams FJ44-4M-34 turbofan engine, 15.40 kN (3,460 lbf) thrust with 1,540 kg (3,400 lb) Max Thrust
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Performance
- Maximum speed: 740 km/h (460 mph,
- Stall speed: 170 km/h (110 mph,
- Never exceed speed: 795 km/h
- Range: 1,410 km (880 mi, 760 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 12,190 m (39,990 ft)
- g limits: +7.0/−3.5
Armament
- More than 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) of weapons on four hardpoints, including gunpods, bombs, and rockets, with the capability to employ IR guided air-to-air missiles.
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In May 2020, the M-345 achieved its initial military certification. During January 2021, the IAF inducted its first pair of M-345 trainers; the type will replace the MB-339A as the service's second and third phases of its pilot training programme
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MB-345 HET Trainer
During January 2017, Italy placed an initial order for five M-345s for the Italian Air Force (IAF)
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