Aermacchi M-345

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The Aermacchi M-345 is a modern Italian jet trainer and light attack aircraft designed to provide cost-effective advanced pilot training and tactical capabilities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf jet trainer aircraft
light attack aircraft
aircraftCategory close air support aircraft
military trainer aircraft
aircraftType turbofan-powered aircraft
canCarry air-to-ground munitions
gun pods
practice bombs
rocket pods
configuration single-engine
tandem-seat
countryOfOrigin Italy
crew 2
designedBy Aermacchi design team
designedFor high training efficiency
low operating costs
designedToBe cost-effective
easy to maintain
firstFlight 2012
hasFeature HOTAS controls
HUD
embedded training simulation
glass cockpit
modern avionics suite
night-vision-goggle compatible cockpit
underwing hardpoints
HETMeaning High Efficiency Trainer
intendedUse advanced training
basic training
cost-effective pilot training
light combat missions
tactical training
introducedAs replacement for older jet trainers
landingGear retractable tricycle landing gear
manufacturer Aermacchi
linked to: Aeronautica Macchi

Leonardo S.p.A.
marketedAs M-345 HET
powerplant Williams FJ44 turbofan
primaryUser Italian Air Force
role advanced jet trainer
light attack
successorOf Aermacchi MB-339
trainingPhase basic-advanced training phase
usedFor military pilot training
wingConfiguration low-wing monoplane

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Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN successorInRole Aermacchi M-345
S.211 successor Aermacchi M-345 (development line)
linked to: Aermacchi M-345
SIAI-Marchetti S.211 developedInto Aermacchi M-345
MB-339 PAN successorInRole Aermacchi M-345 (planned/partial replacement)
linked to: Aermacchi M-345