The
Aermacchi M-345 is the latest military pilot trainer aircraft developed by Leonardo's Aircraft Division. Aimed at the basic-advanced phases of the training syllabus, it will offer
low acquisition and operating costs. The aircraft is intended to replace the current Italian Air Force MB.339A fleet, also re-equipping its famous “Frecce Tricolori” aerobatic team.
The new M-345 aims to offer the superior performance and training effectiveness typical of a jet aircraft at costs comparable to high-powered turboprop trainers. Thanks to its modern avionics, considerable external load-carrying capability and performance, the M-345 is also s
uited for operational roles. Life cycle cost reduction is driven by long fatigue life and two-level maintenance, the latter made possible by the
Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) that will eliminate the expensive general overhauls.
Avionics are based on the latest M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer experience and match the standards of the latest combat jets, including HOTAS controls, Head-Up Displays (HUD), Multi-Function Displays (MFD), the real-time datalink and the Embedded Tactical Training Simulation system resident on board the aircraft.
The aircraft is
powered by a high efficient Williams FJ44-4M-34 turbofan in the 1,540 kg / 3,400 lbs. maximum thrust range. The airframe has +7/-3,5 g limit load factors. Operating efficiency is ensured by single-point pressure refueling and on-board oxygen generation (OBOGS), both of which reduce the need of ground support crews and turnaround times.
http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/-/m-345-het
Dice que tambien puede asumir roles operacionales gracias a su capacidad de carga externa...
¿Que puede cargar el M-345 HET?
OPERATIONAL ROLES The M-345, while maintaining its superior characteristics as a jet trainer, thanks to its modern avionics, high external load capacity (
more than 1,000 kg, 4 under-wing pylons) and performance, is also suited for secondary operational roles, with the capability to employ weapons like
gun pod, rockets and 500 lb class bombs.
Hubiese sido bueno que al menos pudiese llevar Sidewinder ... sería un salto para Uruguay.
A esperar.
Saludos