Aermacchi MB-326K
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| First flight | 10 December 1957 |
| Year of introduction | 1962 |
| Number produced | 800 units |
Description
The Aermacchi MB-326K is a military aircraft that was developed in Italy by Aermacchi in the 1960s. It was designed primarily as a jet trainer for the Italian Air Force, aimed at providing training capabilities for pilots transitioning to high-performance aircraft. The MB-326K was built with a focus on versatility and adaptability, enabling it to be used in various missions, including ground attack and reconnaissance. With its light weight and compact design, the aircraft proved to be highly maneuverable and had a good performance record. It was not only deployed by the Italian Air Force but found usage in several other countries as well.
Technical specifications
| Version: MB.326 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 806 km/h (501 mph) |
| Wing area | 19 m² (204.5 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m (34.6 ft) |
| Height | 3.7 m (12.2 ft) |
| Length | 10.7 m (34.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12497 m (41001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 2237 kg (4932 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3765 kg (8300 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 22.3 m/s (73.2 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet Bristol-Siddeley Viper Mk11 delivering 1134 kgp |
| Ejection seat | Martin-Baker Mk 4 |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Togo | 6 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
United Arab Emirates • Argentina • Australia • Brazil • Cameroon • Congo Democratic Republic • Ghana • Italy • Paraguay • Togo • South Africa • Zambia