BRAND and MODEL
MACCHI MB-339
TYPE
Two-seat advanced training and light attack aircraft
ORIGIN
Italy
ENGINE
One 4,400 lbst Rolls Royce Viper 680-43 turbojet licence built by Fiat
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 11.22 m (36 ft 9¾ in)
Length: 11.24 m (36 ft 10½ in)
Height: 3.9 m (12 ft 9½ in)
Wing area: 19.3 m² (207.75 sq ft
Max speed at sea level: 902 km/h (561 mph)
Max speed at 10,975 m (36,000 ft): 834 km/h (518 mph)
Max initial rate of climb: 2,438 m/min (8,000 ft/min)
Tactical radius in close air-support role, fitted with two 30 mm cannon and two LAU-51 rocket pods, and allowance for 5 minutes over target: 395 km (245 miles)
Empty weight: 3,310 kg (7,297 lb)
Loaded weight in training role: 4,635 kg (10,218 lb)
Max take-off weight: 6,350 kg (13,999 lb)
PHOTO
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