| M-311 | |
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| The M-311 at the Paris Air Show in 2007 | |
| Role | Light attack aircraft and advanced trainer |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Alenia Aermacchi |
| First flight | 1 June 2005 |
| Status | Under development |
| Number built | 2 |
| Developed from | Aermacchi S-211 |
The Alenia Aermacchi M-311 is a turbofan-powered military trainer aircraft. It is a development of the Aermacchi S-211.
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The M-311 is a small tandem two-seat shoulder-wing monoplane with a retractable tricycle landing gear, powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5C turbofan. It is based on the earlier S-211, with the addition of both structural and equipment improvements. The airframe has been strengthened, and a glass cockpit and modern avionics have been added. As a basic trainer, the aircraft is designed to complement the Aermacchi M-346 advanced trainer. The aircraft was designed with a secondary close air support capability with five underwing hardpoints.
The prototype aircraft first flew in June 2005.[1]
In April 2008, Alenia and ENAER of Chile signed an agreement to jointly manufacture and sell the M-346 and M-311 in South America.
On 28 May 2008, Boeing and Alenia signed a joint agreement to cooperate on marketing, sales, training and product support for both the M-346 and M-311.[2][3]
Data from Alenia Aermacchi official site
General characteristics
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