M-346 Master
M-346 Master
Training Jets
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
M-346 Master
Designation
M-346 Master
Alternate Designation
M346, M-346I Lavi (Israeli Air Force), M-346T Bock 20, Master, T-346A (Italian Air Force advanced trainer designation)
Equipment Type
Training Jets
Manufacturer
Alenia Aermacchi, HAI Hellenic Aerospace Industry
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, developed the M-346 advanced trainer on the basis of the Yakovlev Yak-130 light attack aircraft which was developed to meet the requirements of the Russian Air Force for a light attack/trainer to replace the L-39. Originally, both companies Yakovlev and Aermacchi were engaged on the Yak-130 development. The high-tech M-346 design focuses on advanced training capabilities for 4+/5th generation fighter aircraft but retaining a light attack capability equipped with western avionics, weapons and engines.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
1481.8 km/h
Service Ceiling
12500 m
Wingspan
10.40 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Training Jets
Status
Active
Also Known As
M346, M-346I Lavi (Israeli Air Force), M-346T Bock 20, Master, T-346A (Italian Air Force advanced trainer designation)
Origin
Greece, Italy
Contractors
Alenia Aermacchi*, HAI Hellenic Aerospace Industry
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
June 2011
First Flight
2004
Total Production
160
Unitary Cost
EUR €35 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
2
Dimensions — Height
4 meter
Dimensions — Length
11 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
10.4 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust
9,700 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
9,000 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
12,500 meter
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
1.2 mach
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Ship Missiles: Marte Mk2/S-A
Item 2
Fighter Aircraft Engines: F124 (2)
Item 3
Radar Systems: Vixen 500E
Variants
Variant 1
M-346 Master
Variant 2
M-346FT
Variant 3
M-346F Block 20
Details
Country of Origin
Greece
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003613
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
10.4 m
Height
4 m
Weight
9000 kg
Operators (8)
Israel
Italy
Poland
Canada
Greece
Nigeria
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
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