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Aermacchi MB-339 aircraft are used as advanced training and light attack aircraft in a number of air forces throughout the world. the Aermacchi MB-339 is perhaps best recognized as the official aircraft of the Italian Frecci Tricolori aerobatic demonstration team.
Pilots praise the excellent maneuverability of the Aermacchi MB-339. It is especially capable at low flying speeds and retains its handling characteristics at speeds as low as 110 mph.
The Aermacchi MB-339 can also be employed in the role of a light attack aircraft. It is equipped with three hard points under each wing and can carry up to 4,000 lbs. or ordnance. This includes a cannon pod, conventional and guided bombs, plus air to air and air to ground missiles.
Although first deployed in 1979, the Aermacchi MB-339 has received continuous updates. Today's Aermacchi MB-339 is equipped with the latest head up displays and multi function displays.
Air forces of nine countries around the world currently use the Aermacchi MB-339 as their light attack and advanced training aircraft.
A total of 223 Aermacchi MB-339 aircraft of all types have been manufactured to date.
Specifications
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advanced trainer
pilot and student
RR Viper
4,400 lbs.
7,525 lbs.
14,000 lbs.
36' 5"
36' 2"
490 mph
560 mph
6,900 fpm
48,600 feet
1,100 miles
8/12/76
1979
Radio
Control Airplane
Graupner Aermacchi MB-339 rc.
Radio Control
Airplanes:
Pictured above is the RC Aermacchi MB-339 airplane ARF from Graupner. The radio control airplane has a wing span and a length of 73". Recommended power for the rc airplane can come from a Jet Cat P 80 or P 120 turbine. All up weight of the radio control airplane is about 19 lbs.
The first and second pictures below are of the RC Aermacchi MB-339 airplane from Canterbury Sailplanes. The radio control airplane is a slope soarer. Wing span of the rc airplane is 48" and length is 39". The radio control airplane has two channel control for ailerons and elevator. Construction material used for the Aermacchi MB-339 RC is EPP foam. The radio control airplane will fly in winds of 10 MPH or more. All up weight of the RC Airplane is 21 oz.
The final picture on this page is of the Aermacchi MB-339 rc from BZ-Modellbau. The RC Airplane has a wing span of 77" and a length of 75". Recommended power for the radio control airplane is a single 14 lb. thrust turbine. The RC Airplane weight 19 lbs.
Have you built a rc Aermacchi MB-339? Is there a Aermacchi MB-339 rc kit, ARF, or plan that you can recommend? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you.
BZ-Modellbau Aermacchi MB-339 rc.