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The Aermacchi MB.339 had its origin in a study contract issued by the Italian Air Force for a second-generation trainer and light attack aircraft to succeed the MB.326 and the Fiat G.91T, for service in the 1980s. The company undertook nine separate design studies, each with a different powerplant option, and the Viper-powered version was selected. A redesigned forward fuselage provided the instructor in
the rear seat with better all-round visibility, and the avionics suite was completely upgraded. The single-seat version was designated MB.339K. Customers include Argentina, Peru, Dubai, Ghana, Malaysia and Nigeria.
Robert Jackson "The Encyclopedia of Aircraft", 2004
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| MODEL | MB.339 |
| CREW | 1-2 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Rolls-Royce Viper 632-43 turbojet, 1814kg |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 5895 kg | 12996 lb |
| Operating empty weight | 3215 kg | 7088 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 10.86 m | 35 ft 8 in |
| Length | 10.97 m | 35 ft 12 in |
| Height | 3.99 m | 13 ft 1 in |
| Wing area | 19.30 m2 | 207.74 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 971 km/h | 603 mph |
| Ceiling | 14630 m | 48000 ft |
| Range | 1760 km | 1094 miles |
| Range w/max.fuel | 2110 km | 1311 miles |
| ARMAMENT | up to 1800kg of weapons |
Dave DiMarchi, dimarchid(@)aol.com, 16.08.2008
I flew the MB-339 in both contact and formation in the '88-'90 time frame. A fine, capable trainer and light attack aircraft. Fun and forgiving. Dated avionics - typical for its age.
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FACTS AND FIGURES© The MB.339 introduced a 33cm stepped SICAMB/Martin-Baker Mk 10 'zero-zero' ejection seat. © Lockheed sought to sell licence-built MB.339s to the US as the 'T-bird II' © Just one of many export customers, Eritrea bought six MB.339s in March 1996. © Six Argentine MB.339A fighter trainers were used as warplanes against the British in the 1982 Falklands War. © The MB.339K is a single-seat version designed exclusively for light attack. © Operators of the MB.339 include Dubai, Ghana, Malaysia, Nigeria and Peru.
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