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To respond to a specification from the Italian Air Force that asked for a successor for the MB-326 and G-91T trainers, Aermacchi developed nine different studies for a second generation trainer. Seven of these used different turbo jets or turbofans. In February 1975 the Air Force decided to adopt the version equipped with the Viper engine and the first of two prototypes made the initial flight in August 1976. The structure of the MB.339 was almost the same as the MB-326K: it differed mainly in the front part of the fuselage, with its modified cockpit with scaled seats to allow greater visibility for the pilot and a higher position for the instructor than the student, and in the wider vertical tail plane. Avionics was also significantly improved by including innovative solutions in instrumentation and radio navigation equipment. After the two prototypes, the Air Force ordered a first batch of 15 specimens, out of a planned total of 100. Although conceived for training, the MB.339A retains the six subordinate attachment points of its predecessors for training. shooting or the eventual task of tactical support to the land forces. The specimen on display, in the updated MLU (Mid Life Update) configuration, belonged to the 313th "Frecce Tricolori" Acrobatic Training Group, located at the Rivolto airport (Udine), home to the 2nd Wing. The first MB.339 PAN (National Aerobatic Team) was delivered to the 313rd Group on 6 January 1982, replacing the glorious FIAT G.91 PAN. The MB.339 immediately reveals itself to be more docile and agile than its predecessor, allowing ample opportunities for improvement of the acrobatic program which over the years has been perfected and enriched with new figures whose setting, in addition to the need for showmanship, above all takes into account safety. . This aspect, although always held in the utmost consideration, becomes extremely priority after the very serious accident in Ramstein (Germany) where in August 1988, during an exhibition, three MB.339s are involved. Among the institutional tasks of the Frecce Tricolori is that of Italy's ambassador to the world.

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To respond to a specification from the Italian Air Force that asked for a successor for the MB-326 and G-91T trainers, Aermacchi developed nine different studies for a second generation trainer. Seven of these used different turbo jets or turbofans. In February 1975 the Air Force decided to adopt the version equipped with the Viper engine and the first of two prototypes made the initial flight in August 1976. The structure of the MB.339 was almost the same as the MB-326K: it differed mainly in the front part of the fuselage, with its modified cockpit with scaled seats to allow greater visibility for the pilot and a higher position for the instructor than the student, and in the wider vertical tail plane. Avionics was also significantly improved by including innovative solutions in instrumentation and radio navigation equipment. After the two prototypes, the Air Force ordered a first batch of 15 specimens, out of a planned total of 100. Although conceived for training, the MB.339A retains the six subordinate attachment points of its predecessors for training. shooting or the eventual task of tactical support to the land forces. The specimen on display, in the updated MLU (Mid Life Update) configuration, belonged to the 313th "Frecce Tricolori" Acrobatic Training Group, located at the Rivolto airport (Udine), home to the 2nd Wing. The first MB.339 PAN (National Aerobatic Team) was delivered to the 313rd Group on 6 January 1982, replacing the glorious FIAT G.91 PAN. The MB.339 immediately reveals itself to be more docile and agile than its predecessor, allowing ample opportunities for improvement of the acrobatic program which over the years has been perfected and enriched with new figures whose setting, in addition to the need for showmanship, above all takes into account safety. . This aspect, although always held in the utmost consideration, becomes extremely priority after the very serious accident in Ramstein (Germany) where in August 1988, during an exhibition, three MB.339s are involved. Among the institutional tasks of the Frecce Tricolori is that of Italy's ambassador to the world.

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