Aermacchi M.B.326K/Atlas Impala

Origin

Italy

Type

single-seat close support, tactical reconnaissance or limited air interception aircraft

Max Speed

480 kt / 553 mph

Max Range

2130 km / 1,324 miles

Dimensions

span 10.85 m / 35 ft 7.2 in
length 10.67 m / 35 ft 0 in
height 3.72 m / 12 ft 2.5 in

Weight

empty 3,123 kg / 6,885 lb
max. take-off 5,895 kg / 13,000 lb

Powerplant

one 1814-kg (4,000-lb) dry thrust Piaggio (Rolls-Royce) Viper 632-43 turbojet

Armament

two 30-mm DEFA 553 cannon, each with 125 rounds, plus provision for up to 4,000 Ib (1814 kg) of stores on six underwing hardpoints, generally detailed as for the M.G.326GB plus two Matra 550 Magic AAMs, launchers for a wide assortment of air-to-surface rockets, or (on inner port station) a four-camera reconnaissance pod

Operators:

Argentina, Brazil, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Ghana, Paraguay, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia