Aermacchi MB-326 | |
|---|---|
| Land | Italia |
| Rolle | Avansert trener/lett angrep |
| Første flytur | 10. desember 1957 |
| Bygget | 800 |
Den Aermacchi eller Macchi MB-326 er en lett militær jet trener designet i Italia. Opprinnelig tenkt som en to-seters trener, har det også blitt produsert enkelt- og to-seters lette angrepsversjoner. Det er et av de mest kommersielt vellykkede flyene av sin type, kjøpt av mer enn 10 land og produsert på lisens i Australia, Brasil og Sør-Afrika. Den satte mange kategorirekorder, inkludert en høyderekord på 56 807 fot (17 315 m) den 18. mars 1966. Mer enn 800 MB-326 ble bygget mellom 1961-1975.
| Embraer AT-26 Xavante Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Gino Marcomini |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Bilder | 54 |
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Den Aermacchi MB-326 was a highly successful Italian light jet developed by Ermanno Bazzocchi. It pioneered the concept of a single aircraft capable of handling both ab initio (beginner) and advanced jet training, and was widely exported globally.
Design and Service Overview
- Rolle: Basic/Advanced Jet Trainer and Light Attack/Close Air Support.
- First Flight: 10. desember 1957.
- Manufacturer: Aermacchi (now Alenia Aermacchi).
- Production Total: Over 800 built, including license production.
- Key Export Customers: Brasil (as AT-26 Xavante), Sør-Afrika (as Impala Mk I/II), and Australia (as CA-30).
- Record: Set multiple world records for speed, climb, and altitude in its class.
Performance & General Characteristics (MB-326G Variant)
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mannskapet | 2 (Student and Instructor) in tandem seating |
| Lengde | 10.65 m (34 ft 11 in) |
| Vingespenn | 10.56 m (34 ft 8 in) |
| Motor | 1 × Rolls-Royce Viper Mk 20-540 Non-afterburning Turbojet |
| Thrust | 15.17 kN (3,410 lbf) |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 806 km/h (501 mph) or Mach 0.82 |
| Service Ceiling | 14,300 m (47,000 ft) |
Attack Capability
Later versions, particularly the two-seat MB-326G and the single-seat MB-326K (Impala Mk II), were heavily reinforced for the light attack role:
- Hardpoints: Up to 6 underwing pylons.
- Max External Load: Up to 1,815 kg (4,000 lb).
- Typical Ordnance: Gun pods, unguided rockets, bombs, and air-to-air missiles (e.g., AIM-9 Sidewinder).
- Fixed Armament (MB-326K): 2 × 30 mm DEFA cannons (or equivalent).
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