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Encyclopedia - Aermacchi MB-326
The Aermacchi MB-326 first flew on 10 December 1957, powered by a 794kg (1,750lb) Viper 8 turbojet. The Italian Air Force ordered 15 pre-production aircraft, and later extended the order for another 85 aircraft. Aermacchi soon produced the MB-326B and -326F models, which were armed versions for use in the close-support role and also for weapons training.
The first MB-326K flew on 22 August 1970. It was a single-seat version used in the ground-attack role, with the more powerful Viper 540 or the Viper 632-43 turbojets. In 1974 three aircraft were ordered for the Dubai Police Air Wing for use in the counter-insurgency role. In 1975, the South African Atlas Aircraft Corporation started producing the MB-326K under license as the Impala Mk.2. These aircraft saw extensive action in the Bush War in Angola.
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Aermacchi MB-326KC Impala Mk.2 | General | | Crew : | One | | First Flight : | 22 August 1970 | | Country of Origin : | Italy | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | One | | Powerplant type : | Rolls Royce Viper Mk.540 turbojet | | Max Power Rating : | 1,547kg (3,410lb) | Dimensions | | Length : | 10.67m (35ft 0.25in) | | Height : | 3.72m (12ft 2in) | | Wingspan : | 10.85m (35ft 7in) | | Wing Area : | 19.35m2 (208.3 sq ft) | Weights | | Max Take-off Weight : | 5,450kg (12,000lb) | Landing Gear | | Type : | Retractable tricycle type with a single wheel on each unit | Performance | | Max Speed At Sea Level : | 415kt (770km/h; 478mph) | Aermacchi MB-326M Impala Mk.1 | General | | Crew : | Two | | Country of Origin : | Italy | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | One | | Powerplant type : | Rolls Royce Viper Mk.540 turbojet | | Max Power Rating : | 1,547kg (3,410lb) | Dimensions | | Length : | 10.65m (34ft 11.25in) | | Height : | 3.72m (12ft 2in) | | Wingspan : | 10.56m (34ft 8in) | Weights | | Max Take-off Weight : | 3,768kg (8,300lb) | Landing Gear | | Type : | Retractable tricycle type with a single wheel on each unit | Performance | | Max Speed At Sea Level : | 416kt (770km/h; 478mph) |
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