Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation

Aeritalia AM.3C (Italy)

   Developed jointly by Aerfer and Aeronautica Macchi for forward air control, observation, liaison, transport of passengers and cargo, casualty evacuation, tactical sup­port of ground forces and similar duties. The first of three prototypes flew on 12 May 1967. Produced to meet orders from the South African Air Force ( 40; known in that country as the Bosbok) and the Rwanda Air Force (3). Normal accommodation for two persons in tandem, with dual controls. Provision at rear for two stretchers or a rear seat for one or two persons or freight. Large diversity of armament can be carried on two underwing pylons (standard), each able to carry 170 kg (375 1b) of stores, including machine-guns, rockets, bombs and missiles. Alternatively reconnaissance packs can be fitted under or inside the fuselage.
   Data: Engine one 253.5 kW (340 hp) Piaggio-built Lycoming GSO-480-B1B6 flat-six Wing span 11.73 m (38 ft 6 in) Length 8.73 m (28 ft 8 in) Max T-O weight 1,700 kg (3,750 lb) Max level speed at 2,440 m (8,000 ft) at normal T-O weight 278 km/h (173 mph) Range 990 km (615 miles)