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Aermacchi MB-339 of the Frecce Tricolori with the iconic tricolor stripe, on static display with New York City skyline in the background.

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Aircraft

Frecce Tricolori (Italian Air Force aerobatic display team)

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Cool static display! The slanted horizon and foreground poles compete with the jet for attention.

Insights

Aviation History

The MB-339 is widely known as the mount of Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force aerobatic team, and as a jet trainer/light attack aircraft since the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Frecce Tricolori\'s MB-339s are among fewer than 200 still active worldwide.

Record Flights

Operated as display and advanced training jet in multiple air forces; no major civil record flights.

Safety & Events

Frecce Tricolori MB-339s were involved in the 1988 Ramstein airshow disaster. Generally, the aircraft is regarded as a safe and reliable trainer.

Future Outlook

Being replaced by Alenia Aermacchi M-345 in Frecce Tricolori; preserved examples in museums.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Viper 632-43 turbojet

Engine

9.60 m

Wingspan

10.97 m

Length

1,960 km

Range

770 km/h

Speed

2 seats (pilot instructor, or display team configuration)

Capacity

4,900 kg

MTOW

3.70 m

Height

16.87 kN

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~104 dB at takeoff)

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