The Aermacchi M-346 Master is a family of military twin-engine transonic advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft. Originally co-developed with Yakovlev as the Yak/AEM-130, the partnership was dissolved in 2000 and then Alenia Aermacchi proceeded to separately develop the M-346 Master, while Yakovlev continued work on the Yakovlev Yak ...

The M-346 effectively fulfils tactical training tasks. It features a Helmet Mounted Display (HMD), a fully night vision device (NVG) compatible cockpit, voice commands, an in-flight refuelling probe and five hard-points for various external air-to-air and air-to-ground loads.

Apr 5, 2025 · An M-346 of the Italian Air Force. (Image credit: Stefano D’Urso/The Aviationist) The M-346 Integrated Training System is the backbone of the joint Leonardo-Italian Air Force IFTS, based on a ...

Aug 8, 2024 · The M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) is a twin-engine, tandem-seat, transonic aircraft – capable of reaching supersonic speeds in a dive – produced by Leonardo Aircraft Division in Venegono ...

The M-346FA (Fighter Attack) is a ‘light combat’ version of the M-346 advanced trainer with multi-role capabilities including close air support missions, even in urban areas, battlespace air interdiction for national defence and tactical reconnaissance.

Apr 9, 2025 · Although M-346 is not a supersonic trainer with an afterburner, the aircraft is still highly maneuverable and features a throttle detent system that mimics an afterburner to new pilots. The competition to replace the T-45 should heat up soon, with the lack of a carrier operations requirement accelerating the acquisition of the aircraft, while ...

The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 is a jet trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Alenia Aermacchi for the Italian Air Force and Navy. It is an advanced development of the earlier MB-339, with several major changes including a new wing, fuselage design and engine.

The M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) is the cost-effective, next generation advanced and lead-in fighter trainer in service with major Air Forces, worldwide. The M-346 is the central element of an Integrated Training System designed to allow student pilots to …

Feb 13, 2018 · The M-346 provides combat pilot training for front-line fighters with high angle-of-attack capability. The aerodynamic design of the M-346 uses a vortex lift to provide manoeuvrability and controllability at a very high angle-of-attack using a …

The M-346 aerodynamic design uses a vortex lift to provide maneuverability and control capability at very high attack angles using a fly-by-wire control system. The M-346 jet trainer is powered by two Honeywell / ITEC F124-GA-200 turbofan engines manufactured with Fiat Avio.