Aermacchi MB-326 | |
|---|---|
| Državi | Italija |
| Vlogo | Napredni trener/lahki napad |
| Prvi let | 10. december 1957 |
| Zgrajena | 800 |
V Aermacchi ali Macchi MB-326 je lahki vojaški letalo trener zasnovan v Italiji. Prvotno je bil izdelan kot dvosedežni trener, izdelane so bile tudi enosedežne in dvosedežne lahke napadalne različice. Je eno od komercialno najuspešnejših letal te vrste, ki ga je kupilo več kot 10 držav in je proizvedeno v skladu z licenco v Avstraliji, Braziliji in Južni Afriki. 18. marca 1966 je določila številne rekorde kategorij, vključno z višinnim rekordom 56.807 ft (17.315 m). Med letoma 1961 in 1975 je bilo zgrajenih več kot 800 MB-326.
| Embraer AT-26 Xavante Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Gino Marcomini |
| Lokalizacijo | Neznano |
| Fotografije | 54 |
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V 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
- Vloga: Basic/Advanced Jet Trainer and Light Attack/Close Air Support.
- First Flight: 10. december 1957.
- Manufacturer: Aermacchi (now Alenia Aermacchi).
- Production Total: Over 800 built, including license production.
- Key Export Customers: Brazilija (as AT-26 Xavante), Južna 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 |
|---|---|
| Posadke | 2 (Student and Instructor) in tandem seating |
| Dolžina | 10.65 m (34 ft 11 in) |
| Peruti | 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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