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Авиация и Космонавтика 2005-08

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Alenia Aermacchi unveiled the first M-346 advanced jet trainer to be manufactured to baseline industrial configuration in a ceremony at the Venegono factory on April 10, 2008. This follows extensive flight testing of the two prototypes, which has enabled the final production configuration to be optimised. The third aircraft is structurally different to the prototypes. Changes include rationalising the distribution of wing spars and fuselage frames, more widespread use of composite and titanium parts, plus integrating a new main undercarriage and an enhanced flight control system. These changes have reduced the empty weight by around 1,543lb (700kg).

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Roll-out of the first T-346 for the Italian Air Force at Venegono, on December 21, 2010.

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The beautiful sleek symmetry of the frontal view of a fully-prepped M-346 ready for the runway.

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To date over 2,000 hours have been flown by the two M-346 prototypes and pre-production series aircraft.

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Внешне сильно похожий на Як-130, M346 в действительности отличается от него конструкцией, силовой установкой и бортовым радиоэлектронным оборудованием.

Air International 2011-05 / News

T-346A CSX55144 lifts off from Venegono Superiore on March 31, 2011 for its first flight. It will soon be delivered to the RSV along with the second aircraft.

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Commander Olinto Cecconello, who has over 9,000 flying hours including more than 700 with the M-346, undertook the maiden flights of both M-346 prototypes.

Air International 2013-05 / F.Mirto, L.La Cavera - The Italian Master /Military/

Авиация и Время 2008-04

LRIP00, the first pre-series M-346 lead-in fighter trainer, was present in the static display throughout the show. In comparison to the previous two prototypes the aircraft has upgraded systems, a lighter structure and there are subtle airframe differences.

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Alenia Aermacchi has offered the M-346 Master to Poland for its advanced trainer requirement.

Air International 2014-06 / R.Niccoli - Training to Fly, Training to Fight /Military/

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На M-346 курсант располагается в перед ней, а инструктор - в задней, немного приподнятой кабине. Обе кабины - идентичны, их приборное оборудование построено по принципу "стеклянной кабины" и совместимо с приборами ночного видения и нашлемной системой целеуказания.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2005-08

Ле-Бурже 2005

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Усилия "Alenia Aermacchi" по маркетингу своего M-346 привели к положительному результату. На снимке - первый прототип совершает посадку после демонстрационной программы на авиашоу в Фарнборо в июле 2006 года. Расположенные под наплывами воздухозаборники обеспечивают оптимальное поступление воздуха к двигателям.

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В полете УТС M 346, созданный итальянской фирмой "Эрмакки"

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15 июля 2004г.: летчик-испытатель фирмы "Aermacchi" Олинто Цоццонелло впервые поднял в воздух с аэродрома Венегоно прототип перспективного учебно-боевого самолета AleniaAeromacchi M346.

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Компания "Alenia Aermacchi" построила три прототипа M-346, последний из которых был выкачен из цеха в 2010 году и отличался рядом внесенных в его конструкцию усовершенствований.

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Seen here during in-flight refuelling trials, the M-346 was conceived to satisfy the training requirements for pilots destined for the latest generation of combat aircraft such as the Typhoon, Rafale, Gripen, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. Its chief characteristic is to allow students to acquire the crucial operational skills - such as aircraft handling at high energy levels and systems and mission management - on an aircraft having much lower costs. The first pre-series aircraft is about to be rolled out, and the Italian Air Force has granted a budgetary allocation for 15 examples.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974

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M-346FA demonstrator CSX.55219 on a photo flight from Venegono.

Air International 2017-07 / R.Niccoli - Fighter Attack /Military/

An Aeronautica Militare aircraft, with test serial CSX.55152, was used as the M-346FT demonstrator seen on a photo flight from Venegono loaded with two AIM-9L Sidewinders, two GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs and a Rafale Litening targeting pod.

Air International 2017-07 / Airscene

Leonardo’s M-345HET in formation with a M-346 Master.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: SIAI-Marchetti S.211 - ИталияItaly - 1981

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The M-345 prototype in formation with an M-346 over Lake Como; two complementary jet trainer aircraft which can be used for all phases of flight training, from initial all the way through lead in fighter training.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: SIAI-Marchetti S.211 - ИталияItaly - 1981

Air International 2014-06 / R.Niccoli - Training to Fly, Training to Fight /Military/

M346 prepares to land at hcshjczhjchjz airfield.

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The Aermacchi M-346FA demonstrator landing back at Leonardo's complex at Venegono, Italy, after appearing at Dubai Air Show 2017. It appears the back-seater has everybody's luggage on his lap!

Air International 2019-12 / R.Niccoli - Italy's international flight school /Military/

An Aeronautics Militaire T-346A assigned to 212° Gruppo immediately prior to a training mission from Lecce Air Base in March 2015, when the type was undergoing its service introduction phase. At the time, this aircraft was brand new evidenced by a lack of a code usually applied to the forward fuselage.

Air International 2017-07 / R.Niccoli - Fighter Attack /Military/

M-346FA loaded with four IRIS-T air-to-air missiles.

Air International 2017-07 / R.Niccoli - Fighter Attack /Military/

M-346FA loaded with four AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.

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На трех из девяти узлах подвески M-346 может нести подвесные топливные баки емкостью по 630 л. В процессе доводки самолета в месте стыка наплыва и крыла были установлены небольшие аэродинамические гребни для улучшения управляемости на больших углах атаки.

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В 2007 году M-346 был направлен в Дубай для проведения испытаний в условиях жаркого климата и оценочных испытаний ВВС ОАЭ. В феврале 2009 года ОАЭ объявили о намерении приобрести 48 M-346, но ожидаемый заказ так и не последовал.

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Высокие аэродинамические характеристики M-346 во многом обеспечиваются выбранной конструкцией крыла. Развитые наплывы в корневой части обеспечивают высокие маневренность и управляемость на больших углах атаки (до 40°). Самолет оснащен электродистанционной системой управления с четырехкратным резервированием. На снимке - второй прототип, оснащенный приборной штангой и опционально устанавливаемой штангой топливоприемника.

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M-345 и M-346

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: SIAI-Marchetti S.211 - ИталияItaly - 1981

Air International 2013-08 / R.Niccoli - Working for the Future /Military/

The T-346A advanced jet trainer will enter operational service with the 61° Stormo in 2014.

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The Italian Air Force has received two of the six T-346As it has on order.

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An M-346 Master operated by the IFTS conducts a training sortie. Note that the school’s patch has been applied to the aircraft’s tail
Japan is the third country, after Qatar and Germany, to choose the IFTS for its pilots.

Air International 2016-06 / Airscene

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has recently secured a contract from the Italian Ministry of Defence for nine more M-346s.

Air International 2015-08 / R.Niccoli - Changing Times /Military/

Two T-346As from 212° Gruppo perform aerobatic manoeuvres above Apulia. By the end of the year, the squadron will operate six examples of this aircraft.

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The first Italian Air Force training course on the T-346A is scheduled to start at Lecce in August 2015; on qualifying the four students are destined for the F-2000.

Air International 2016-07 / Next Generation Trainers

Two T-346A Masters from 212° Gruppo based at Lecce Air Base. The unit’s parent wing, 610 Stormo, currently has five aircraft assigned.

Air International 2015-08 / R.Niccoli - Changing Times /Military/

The first Italian Air Force training course on the T-346A is scheduled to start at Lecce in August 2015; on qualifying the four students are destined for the F-2000.

Air International 2015-08 / R.Niccoli - Changing Times /Military/

Four 212° Gruppo T-346As overfly Decimomannu at the end of their first deployment for air-to-ground and air-to-air training this spring.

Air International 2015-08 / R.Niccoli - Changing Times /Military/

Above the Apulian coast, a formation of all three types in service with 61° Stormo: the T-339A, FT-339CD and T-346A.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Aermacchi MB.339 - ИталияItaly - 1976

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Leonardo’s M-346 Master will form the backbone of the IFTS. As per current plans, the school will employ a fleet of 22 aircraft in the near future, but this can be increased to meet any rise in customer demand as the joint venture matures

Air International 2016-03 / News

Two Aeronautica Militare Italiana T-346A Masters (MM.55154/61-01 and MM.55155/61-04) arrived at Albacete Air Base, Spain, on January 4, 2016 to participate in the last week of NATO's Tactical Leadership Programme course 2016-1. This was the first time the T-346 had participated in the TLP.

Air International 2015-08 / R.Niccoli - Changing Times /Military/

A T-346A lands at Decimomannu after an air-to-ground training sortie carrying a BRD pod used to deliver training rockets and bomblets.

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A broad flight envelope, high thrust-to-weight ratio and 'carefree' manoeuvrability at high angles of attack make the M-346's handling similar to next-generation combat aircraft, maximising training effectiveness and reducing hours on front-line aircraft

Air International 2013-05 / F.Mirto, L.La Cavera - The Italian Master /Military/

After initial operational flight tests were complete at Pratica di Mare, the first two M-346s built for the Italian Air Force returned to Alenia Aermacchi's plant at Venegono. The aircraft will be updated to full trainer configuration for service with the 61st Wing at Lecce AB, home of the air force flight school.

Air International 2012-04 / News

Alenia Aermacchi T-346A Master MM55145 is the second delivered to the Italian Air Force. It attended Singapore along with the first.

Air International 2013-05 / F.Mirto, L.La Cavera - The Italian Master /Military/

The current Italian Air Force plan anticipates teaching the first class of students on the M-346 during the first half of 2014.

Air International 2012-01 / Dubai 2011

The T-346 Master prepares to take flight.

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A new badge was adopted by 610 Stormo on May 10, 2015. Seen here on a T-346A, it features an eagle in black and is considered more representative of the wing’s 'fighter school' orientation than the earlier badge.

Air International 2019-12 / R.Niccoli - Italy's international flight school /Military/

A T-346A taxies from the 212 Gruppo flight line at Lecce-Galatina Air Base.

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A test pilot from 311° Gruppo of the Italian Air Force Reparto Sperimentale di Volo carries out pre-flight checks on an M-346 during the type's initial operational test and evaluation.

Air International 2015-08 / R.Niccoli - Changing Times /Military/

A T-346A during the last pre take-off checks, inside one of the new ‘soft shelter’ hangars at Lecce built for the new trainer.

Air International 2013-05 / F.Mirto, L.La Cavera - The Italian Master /Military/

At the beginning of January 2012, the first two M-346s (designated T-346A by the Italian Air Force) were delivered to the Reparto Sperimentale di Volo (Flight Test Wing) at Pratica di Mare AB for the type's initial operational test and evaluation.

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The Italian Air Force is expected to take delivery of its first Master later this year.

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The future of AMI fast-jet training: a T-346A alongside a model of the M-345.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: SIAI-Marchetti S.211 - ИталияItaly - 1981

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On February 27, 2018, Alenia Aermacchi announce the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) had received its 18th and final M-346 Master advanced jet trainer six years after deliveries began in November 2011. M-346 M.M.55224/61-23 will serve with 61° Stormo at Lecce-Galatina on the Adriatic coast.

Air International 2012-09 / News

Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master 322/CSX55158 was rolled out at Venegono Superiore on August 7, 2012. It carries the Falcon marking of No.150 Squadron on its tail.

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The Republic of Singapore Air Force is the first M-346 export customer.

Air International 2014-10 / News

A line-up of 150 Squadron Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Masters at Cazaux.

Air International 2014-09 / R.Niccoli - Training the Itlaian Way /Military/

The Israeli Air Force’s first M-346I after a roll-out ceremony on March 20, 2014.

Air International 2014-05 / News

20 марта 2014г. компания Alenia Aermacchi произвела выкатку первого реактивного учебно-боевого самолета M-346, построенного для ВВС Израиля. Церемония состоялась на авиазаводе компании в г. Венегоно (Италия). Министерство обороны Израиля планирует приобрести 30 таких самолетов, которым решено дать название Lavi. Передача этого самолета заказчику запланирована на лето текущего года
Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Lavi 102 (c/n 0019, b/n D0001) at the roll-out ceremony at Venegono Superiore in Italy on March 20, 2014.

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The 25th M-346I Lavi produced by Alenia Aermacchi for the Israel Air and Space Force at Venegono on March 2, 2016. The aircraft has new tail markings for 102 The Flying Tigers Squadron based at Hatzerim Air Base. Monte Rosa, the second highest mountain in the Alps, can be seen in the background.

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Aircraft 110, the fifth Lavi to be accepted by the ILAF, taxies past Ahit 708 at Hatzerim Air Base after its delivery flight from Italy on November 6, 2014.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: McDonnell Douglas TA-4 Skyhawk - СШАUSA - 1965

Air International 2015-01 / News

While military service personnel maintain Ahit aircraft and simulators at Hatzerim, Tor employees, mostly retired ILAF personnel now maintain Lavi jets.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: McDonnell Douglas TA-4 Skyhawk - СШАUSA - 1965

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A-4 Ahit and M-346 Lavi trainers assigned to Flying Tiger Squadron 102 flyover Hatzerim on November 6, 2014.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - СШАUSA - 1954

Air International 2013-12 / News

The first Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Lavi for Israel has entered final assembly at the manufacturer's facility at Venegono Superiore in Italy. Work to combine the three major components of the aircraft’s structure started in early November 2013. The aircraft (build number D0001, c/n 0019) is the first of 30 due to be delivered to the Israel Air and Space Force from mid-2014 to replace Douglas TA-4 Ahits. Israel ordered the advanced trainer in February 2012.

Air International 2016-08 / Airscene

The first M-346 for the Sily Powietrzne RP (Polish Air Force) (Italian serial number CSX.55209) flew from Venegono airport for the first time on July 4, 2016. No Polish national markings were worn.

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In February 2014, Poland chose the M-346 as a successor to the TS-11 Iskra training aircraft. The country has a fleet of 16 M-346 aircraft after Leonardo delivered the third and last batch of four jets in mid-December 2022

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A pair of Polish Air Force M346 'Bielik' advanced jet trainers inflight. By 2022, the service will operate a total of 16 of these aircraft.

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Презентация итальянского УТС M346 в Азербайджане

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Вариант M-346, T-100, предлагается "Alenia Aermacchi" и "General Dynamics" в качестве перспективного УТС для ВВС США для замены устаревших T-38. Причем вокруг T-100 будет создана интегрированная система летной подготовки, включающая также тренажеры и другое наземное оборудование.

Air International 2016-07 / Next Generation Trainers

Raytheon and Leonardo-Finmeccanica's solution to T-X is the T-100, a US-assembled version of the Alenia Aermacchi M-346. Modifications for T-X would include the addition of a refuelling receptacle, a relocated dorsal airbrake and an enlarged cockpit.

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Самолеты T-100 и «Нортроп Грумман» Модель 400 больше не принимают участия в конкурсе.

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13 июля 2020г. состоялся первый полет прототипа многоцелевого боевого самолета Leonardo M346LFFA (Light Fighter Family of Aircraft). Он позиционируется как недорогой легкий дозвуковой истребитель, обладающий возможностью выполнения ударных и учебно-тренировочных задач. Машина оснащена многорежимным радаром Grifo, системой РЭБ, а также семью узлами для подвески оружия и специальных систем, включая разведывательный модуль. Общая масса боевой нагрузки составляет 2 т. Предполагается, что стартовым заказчиком стали ВВС Туркменистана, которым будут поставлены 6 самолетов. Кроме того, интерес к M346LFFA проявили Азербайджан и Египет.

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Alenia Aermacchi's production process is designed to complete up to four M-346 aircraft per month. Lead-time to build an aircraft (producing parts, joining the major parts and final assembly) at full-rate production is 12 months.

Air International 2014-09 / R.Niccoli - Training the Itlaian Way /Military/

M-346s on the assembly line at Alenia Aermacchi's Venegono factory.