Alenia Aermacchi MB-339

The jet trainer built for basic and advanced flight instruction.

Overview

Alenia Aermacchi Italy ICAO: M339 1979–Present Active $8.3 million

The MB-339 entered service in the late 1970s as a successor to the MB-326. Designed for pilot training and light attack duties, it became widely exported. The aircraft remains in limited service today.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Rolls-Royce Viper Mk. 632
Engine type
Jet
Thrust
4,400 lbf · 20 kN
Avionics
Honeywell H-764 laser gyro platform and embedded global positioning system, Kaiser / VDO HUDs and Sextant Avionique multifunction displays.
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
36 ft 11 in  ·  11.24 m
Tail height
12 ft 10 in  ·  3.90 m
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
36 ft 10 in  ·  11.22 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
30,900 lb  ·  14,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
3,000 lb  ·  1,350 kg
Fuel capacity
370 gal · 1,400 L · 1,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
484 kt  ·  557 mph  ·  896 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
950 nm  ·  1,090 mi  ·  1,760 km
Fuel burn
5.60 nm/gal  ·  2.74 km/L
Ceiling
48,000 ft  ·  14,600 m
Rate of climb
6,595 ft/min  ·  34 m/s
Takeoff distance
620 ft  ·  190 m
Landing distance
480 ft  ·  150 m
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Operational Context

Alenia Aermacchi MB-339 — jet trainer aircraft

The MB-339 first flew in 1976 and entered service in 1979. It features a single-engine layout and tandem cockpit. The aircraft was designed to provide predictable handling for trainees.

A single turbofan engine producing approximately 4,000 pounds of thrust (18 kN) powers the aircraft. Maximum speed approaches 550 mph (885 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 13,000 pounds (5,897 kg).

The MB-339 has served as a trainer and light attack aircraft. It is also used by aerobatic display teams. The aircraft remains part of several training fleets.