Overview
The Leonardo M-346 Master is a family of military twin-engined, transonic, advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft. Originally co-developed with Yakovlev as the Yak/AEM-130, the partnership was dissolved in 2000 and then Alenia Aermacchi proceeded to separately develop the M-346 Master, while Yakovlev continued work on the Yakovlev Yak-130. The first flight of the M-346 was performed in 2004. The M-346 is currently in operation with the air forces of Italy, Israel, Singapore, Greece, Qatar, Turkmenistan, and Poland. In 2017, the manufacturer rebranded as Leonardo.
Specifications
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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