Alenia Aermacchi M-346

The advanced jet trainer built for modern fighter preparation.

Overview

Alenia Aermacchi Italy ICAO: Y130 2009–Present $25 million

The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 is an advanced jet trainer introduced in the 2000s. Designed to prepare pilots for fourth- and fifth-generation fighters, it emphasizes performance and avionics realism. The aircraft serves multiple air forces.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Honeywell F124-GA-200
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 6,300 lbf · 28 kN
Avionics
Grifo-M346 radar
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
37 ft 8 in  ·  11.49 m
Tail height
15 ft 7 in  ·  4.76 m
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
31 ft 11 in  ·  9.72 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
19,800 lb  ·  9,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
6,600 lb  ·  3,000 kg
Fuel capacity
530 gal · 2,000 L · 1,600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
572 kt  ·  658 mph  ·  1,059 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
1,039 nm  ·  1,200 mi  ·  1,920 km
Fuel burn
4.00 nm/gal  ·  1.96 km/L
Ceiling
45,000 ft  ·  13,700 m
Rate of climb
25,000 ft/min  ·  127 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,050 ft  ·  320 m
Landing distance
1,540 ft  ·  470 m
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M-346 Alenia Aermacchi

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Operational Context

Alenia Aermacchi M-346 — advanced jet trainer

The M-346 first flew in 2004 and entered service in 2014. It features twin engines and fly-by-wire controls. The aircraft was developed to simulate high-performance fighter characteristics.

Two Honeywell F124 turbofan engines producing approximately 6,250 pounds of thrust (28 kN) each power the aircraft. Maximum speed approaches Mach 1.2. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 21,000 pounds (9,525 kg).

The M-346 is used for advanced pilot training and light combat roles in certain variants. It continues to gain export customers. The aircraft remains a competitive platform in the trainer market.