Aermacchi M-345 THE NEXT GENERATION TRAINER

Aermacchi M-345: THE NEXT GENERATION TRAINER

The new Aermacchi M-345 is the latest-generation introduction to tactics skills, which will be then
training platform from Leonardo Aircraft, ideally- verified in-flight with the Embedded Tactical Training
suited for the entire training syllabus, from basic to Simulation system (ETTS), able to generate on the
advanced training phases. Multi-Function Displays the tracking of targets, friend
or foe aircraft, threats and all the necessary elements
The M-345 leverages more than 60 years of to create an effective Live, Virtual and Constructive
consolidated experience of Leonardo Aircraft in the training scenario.
design and manufacture of jet trainer aircraft.
All of the M-345’s essential systems are designed
for maximum safety and reliability with minimised Dimensions
maintenance requirements. As a result, the M-345 Wing span 27.78 ft (8.47 m)
delivers the high performance of a turbofan jet trainer Length 32.32 ft (9.85 m)
with life-cycle costs comparable with those of heavy Height 12.27 ft (3.74 m)
turboprop-powered basic training aircraft. Wing area 135.6 ft2 (12.6 m2)

Operators benefit from a two-level maintenance

concept (Organisational and Intermediate) for Weights
aircraft, equipment and systems. Whilst an on-board Take-off (Trainer) 7,275 lb (3,300 kg)
Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) enables Take-off (Maximum) 9,920 lb (4,500 kg)
data-collection and monitoring.
Powerplant
Thanks to its modern avionics, high external load Engine, turbofan Williams FJ44-4M-34
capacity and performance, the versatile M-345 is also Maximum Thrust 3,400 lb (1,540 kg)
suited for operational roles, with the capability to Internal Fuel 1,545 lb (700 kg)
employ weapons like gun pod, rockets and
500 lb class bombs.
Performance
The M-345 training system includes a complete Maximum Level Speed (SL/20,000 ft) 380/425 KTAS
Ground Based Training System (GBTS) package Limit Speed 400 KEAS/0.8 MN
comprised of e-learning components such as the Stall Speed (Landing , 20% fuel) 88 KCAS
Computer-Based Training (CBT), the Procedural Rate of Climb (SL) 5,200 ft/min
Training Device (PTD), a Mission Support Station for Service Ceiling 40,000 ft
Planning, Briefing and De-briefing, an Operational Limit Load Factors +7/-3.5 g
Flight Trainer (OFT) with a 180° wide-screen display Take-off/Landing Ground Run (SL) 1,706 ft (520 m)
and a life-like cockpit where the student pilots can
Ferry Range 760 nm (1,410 km)
use the same controls they will find on actual aircraft.
The Full Mission Simulator (FMS) allows the (clean/2 ext. tanks - 10% reserve) 980 nm (1,815 km)

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