Aermacchi

The MB-339 is a fully aerobatic, tandem two-seat, single-turbojet advanced trainer that covers the entire advanced training syllabus, up to and including Lead-In Fighter Training. With its proven ability to match the performance levels and manoeuvrability of current operational aircraft, the MB-339 is one of the most successful products in the Alenia Aermacchi portfolio. The 230 MB-339 built have accumulated over 600,000 flight hours experience worldwide.

Perfectly suited to teach pilots weapon system management in a high-performance environment, the MB-339 is in service with nine different nations. The latest customers are Malaysia, which ordered MB-339CD eight in November 2006, and the Italian Air Force in late 2004, which completed the deliveries of the 2nd batch MB-339CD.

The Italian Air Force aerobatic team, the “Frecce Tricolori”, operates customised the MB-339PAN version, fitted with smoke generators.

The latest MB-339CD version is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, including HUD (Head-Up Display) and three MFD (Multi Functional Display) in both front and rear cockpits. It features an air-refueling probe, which makes the aircraft even more similar to most modern fighters, and enhanced training and operational capabilities. These are ensured by the addition of new functions in the avionics system such as: upgraded embedded simulation, digital maps, compatibility with Night Vision Goggles, new radio and IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) systems, a new AACMI (Autonomous Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation) pod and also modern safety equipment as a Crash Data Recorder and an Emergency Locator Transmitter.

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