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Encyclopedia - Aermacchi AM-3 Bosbok
The Aermacchi AM-3 was designed to fulfill the requirement for a new observation/reconnaissance aircraft to replace the Cessna L-19 aircraft serving with the Italian Army. Designed as a joint venture by Aerfer Industrie Aerospaciali Meridionali SpA of Turin and Aermacchi of Varese, the first prototype built by Macchi flew on 12 May 1967 and the second prototype by Aerfer flew on 22 August 1968.
Although the AM-3 lost out to the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019, South Africa ordered 40 AM-3C aircraft, the first aircraft delivered in May 1972. It was known as the Bosbok (Bush Buck) in SAAF service. Three aircraft were also ordered by Rwanda.
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Aermacchi AM-3CM Bosbok | General | | Crew : | Two | | First Flight : | 12 May 1967 | | Country of Origin : | Italy | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | One | | Powerplant type : | Piaggio-Lycoming GSO-480-B1B6 six-cylinder horizontally-opposed piston engine | | Max Power Rating : | 254kW (340hp) | Dimensions | | Length : | 8.73m (28ft 7.75in) | | Height : | 2.72m (8ft 11in) | | Wingspan : | 12.64m (41ft 5.6in) | | Wingspan (overswept for carrier stowage) : | | Weights | | Empty Weight : | 1,080kg (2,381lb) | | Max Take-off Weight : | 1,700kg (3,748lb) | Landing Gear | | Type : | Fixed tailwheel type with a single wheel on each unit | Performance | | Max Speed At Cruising Level : | 150kt (278km/h; 173mph) | | Landing Approach Speed : | | | Maximum Range : | 535nm (990km; 619mi) | | Minimum Take-off Distance : | 85m (279ft) | | Minimum Landing Distance : | 66m (217ft) |
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