AERMACCHI M-345

The next generation trainer

AIRCRAFT DIVISION
THE NEXT GENERATION
TRAINER
The new Aermacchi M-345 is the latest-generation
training platform from Leonardo Aircraft, ideally-
suited for the entire training syllabus, from basic
to advanced phases.

The M-345 has been developed exploiting all the

consolidated experience gained by Leonardo Aircraft
in designing and manufacturing its wide family of
trainer aircraft in the past 60 years.

The aircraft is fitted with simple, essential systems

for maximum safety and reliability with minimum
maintenance needs. As a result the M-345 is a
turbofan powered high efficiency trainer with
life-cycle costs comparable to those of heavy
turboprop trainers but with better performance.
MAIN FEATURES
The tandem-seat Aermacchi M-345 has the airframe
designed for reliability, short maintenance time and
low life-cycle cost, its engine is the latest evolution of
the proven Williams FJ44 family, cockpit and avionics
ensure fighter-like environment for very high training
effectiveness, with an excellent visibility from both
seats.
Cockpit & Avionics
Latest generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI) with:
›› Three 5”x7” LCD Multi-Function Displays (MFD) and
HUD in the front cockpit
›› Four 5”x7” LCD Multi-Function Displays (MFD) –
one of which acting as HUD repeater – in the rear
cockpit
›› Up-Front Control Panel (UFCP)

›› Digital Moving Map

Airframe
›› Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS) controls
›› 15,000 Flight Hours fatigue life
›› NVIS compatibility
›› Widespread use of composite material
›› Get Home Display (GHD), for back up flight data
›› No depot level airframe maintenance inspection
required ›› Integrated central Audio Warning

Embedded GPS/Inertial navigation system and Radar

Engines & Fuel System altimeter (EGIR)

›› A Williams FJ44-4M-34 highly efficient turbofan Radio-Aided mode, based on TACAN and
engine with FADEC VOR/ILS/MB

›› Two non-pressurized internal fuel tanks with Two V/UHF radios

provision for carriage of 2 external fuel tanks IFF transponder
(265 lt each)
TAS, TCAS
›› Single point pressure refueling/defueling system
Store Management System

Cabin
›› Designed to ensure excellent comfort, safety
and ideal field of view both for student pilot and
instructor

›› Two latest generation Martin Baker Mk.IT16D model

with “0-0” capability Ejection Seats

›› On-Board Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS)

›› Environmental Control System (ECS)

INTEGRATED TRAINING
SYSTEM
With the M-345 Leonardo Aircraft has leveraged its
unsurpassed experience in pilot training to create an
Integrated Training System (ITS) capable of smoothly
transitioning pilots fresh from basic trainers to the
latest next generation fighters.

The optimal balance of real aircraft and appropriate

simulation reduces costs without compromising
quality, allowing fewer M-345s to generate more
sorties.

In its training role the M-345 has been conceived as

the “core” of the advanced ITS which includes:

›› Aircraft with built-in Embedded Tactical Training

System (ETTS)

›› Academic training (Computer Aided Instruction and

Computer Based Training)

›› Synthetic Ground Based training (Full Mission

Simulator and Part Task Trainer)

›› Mission Planning (Mission Support Station to

support Planning, Briefing and De-briefing phases)

›› Live, Virtual, Constructive training environment

›› Training Need Analysis (TNA) and Training

Management Information System (TMIS)

›› Logistic Services (from standard Integrated Logistic

Support to full Performance Based Logistics)
EMBEDDED TACTICAL
TRAINING SYSTEM (ETTS)
A comprehensive in-flight ETTS suite, based on
that offered in the well proven M-346 Master, is a
key feature of the M-345 and core element of the
Integrated Training System (ITS).
ETTS enables the M-345 to offer the whole spectrum
of simulated training functions in flight and provides
both students and instructors with the following on-
board simulations:
›› A tactical scenario (digital map with threats and
targets)
›› Presence of realistic Computer Generated Forces
(friend and foe)
›› On-board sensors (such as multimode Fire Control
Radar, targeting pod and active/passive electronic
countermeasures)
›› Weapons, including specific symbology and
delivery parameters
›› Live, Virtual, Constructive enabled
ETTS functions can support Stand Alone (flying
a single-ship mission) or Multi-Ship networked
operations, with aircraft and simulators being
networked via a dedicated Training Data Link
to exchange tactical scenario data with other
participants.
OPERATIONAL ROLES:
A MULTI-ROLE ARMED
TRAINER
The M-345, while maintaining its superior
characteristics as a jet trainer, thanks to its modern
avionics, high external load capacity (more than
1,000 kg, 4 under-wing pylons) and performance, is
also suited for secondary operational roles, including
air-to-air and air-to-ground, with the capability to
employ weapons such as IR guided air-to-air missiles,
gun pods, rockets and up to 500 lb class general
purpose bombs.
For combat operations the back-seater can act as
Weapons System Officer and the aircraft is equipped
with advanced stores management and mission
systems that allow great accuracy in delivering its
payload, coupled with easy to manage weapons
integration solution available on the market.
AFFORDABLE TRAINER M-345 CHARACTERISTICS
With low operating cost and an affordable price, the
M-345 is the ideal basic-advanced jet based training DIMENSIONS
solution for Air Forces around the world, providing Wing Span 27.78 ft 8.47 m
the cost effective opportunity to train on a modern,
Lenght 32.32 ft 9.85 m
real jet aircraft. The Italian Air Force is the launch
customer for the M-345 aircraft. Height 12.27 ft 3.74 m
Wing Area 135.6 ft2
12.6 m2
Operators benefit from a two-level maintenance
concept (organisational and intermediate) for aircraft,
WEIGHTS
equipment and systems. Whilst an on-board Health
& Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) enables data- Take-Off (Trainer) 7,715 lb 3,500 kg
collection and monitoring, contributing to the long Take-Off (Maximum) 9,920 lb 4,500 kg
life of the airframe and simplifying maintenance
activities.
POWERPLANT

Engine, Turbofan
Williams FJ44-4M-34
Max Thrust, SLS, ISA 3,400 lb 1,540 kg
Max Internal Fuel 1,545 lb 700 kg

PERFORMANCE (Clean, ISA)

Max Level Speed (SL/20,000 ft) 380/425 KTAS 704/787 km/h

Limit Speed 400 KEAS /0.8 MN 741 km/h
Stall Speed (Landing, 20% fuel) 92 KCAS 170 km/h
Max Rate of Climb (SL) 4,700 ft/min 1,435 m/min
Service Ceiling 40,000 ft 12,190 m
Limit Load Factors +7.0 / -3.5 g
Max Sustained Load Factor (50% fuel, SL) 4.0 g
Take-Off / Landing Ground Run (SL) 2,050 ft 625 m
M-345, M-346, MB-339, MB.326: over sixty years of excellence in trainers
Ferry Range, 10% reserve, Clean 720 nm 1,330 km
Ferry Range, 10% reserve, 2 Ext. Tanks 1,000 nm 1,850 km
Endurance (Clean / 2 ext. Tanks, 10% 150 min /210 min
reserve)
January 2020

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AERMACCHI M-345
The next generation trainer

AIRCRAFT DIVISION
Aermacchi M-345 | The next generation trainer
The Aermacchi M-345 is the latest-generation able to generate on the Multi-Function Displays
training platform from Leonardo Aircraft, ideally the tracking of targets, friend or foe aircraft, CHARACTERISTICS
suited for the entire training syllabus, from basic threats and all the necessary elements to create
to advanced training phases. an effective Live, Virtual and Constructive training
scenario. WEIGHTS
The M-345 leverages more than 60 years of Take-off (Trainer) 7,715 lb 3,500 kg
consolidated experience of Leonardo Aircraft in
Take-off (Maximum) 9,920 lb 4,500 kg
the design and manufacture of jet trainer aircraft.
All of the M-345’s essential systems are designed
for maximum safety and reliability with minimum POWERPLANT
maintenance requirements. As a result, the M-345 Engine, turbofan:
delivers the high performance of a turbofan jet Williams FJ44-4M-34
trainer with life-cycle costs comparable with those
Maximum Thrust, SLS, ISA 3,400 lb 1,540 kg
of heavy turboprop-powered basic training aircraft.
Max Internal Fuel 1,545 lb 700 kg
Operators benefit from a two-level maintenance
concept (Organisational and Intermediate) for
aircraft, equipment and systems, whilst an PERFORMANCE (Clean, ISA)
on-board Health & Usage Monitoring System Max Level Speed 380/425 704/787
(HUMS) enables data-collection and monitoring. (SL/20,000 ft) KTAS km/h
Limit Speed 400 KEAS/ 741 km/h
Thanks to its modern avionics, high external 0.8 MN
load capacity and performance, the versatile
M-345 is also suited for operational roles, with Stall Speed (Landing, 20% fuel) 92 KCAS 170 km/h
the capability to employ weapons like gun pod, Rate of Climb (SL) 4,700 ft/min 1,435 m/min
rockets and 500 lb class bombs. Service Ceiling 40,000 ft 12,190 m

The M-345 is the “core” of an advanced training Limit Load Factors +7/-3.5 g
system which includes a complete Ground Based Max Sustained Load Factor 4.0 g
Training System (GBTS) package comprised of (50% fule, SL)
e-learning components such as the Computer-
Take-off/Landing Ground Run 2,050 ft 625 m
Based Training (CBT), the Procedural Training (SL)
Device (PTD), a Mission Support Station for
Planning, Briefing and De-briefing, a Part Task Ferry Range, 10% reserve, 720 nm 1,330 km
Trainer (PTT) with a 180° wide-screen display and Clean
a life-like cockpit where the student pilots can use Ferry Range, 10% reserve, 1,000 nm 1,850 km
the same controls they will find on actual aircraft. 2 Ext. Tanks
The Full Mission Simulator (FMS) features a 360° Endurance, 10% reserve, Clean/ 150 min/
visual display system and allows the introduction 2 Ext. Tanks 210 min
to tactics skills, which will be then verified in-flight
with the Embedded Tactical Training System (ETTS),

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