Leonardo M 346 Cat

M-346 MASTER
THE BEST TRAINER FOR THE FUTURE
M-346 MASTER
M-346
ADVANCED & LEAD-IN FIGHTER
TRAINER
The M-346 MASTER is a twin-engine, tandem-seat, next
generation advanced jet trainer, and central element of
an Integrated Training System designed to allow student
pilots to develop knowledge, skills and practices needed
for effective exploitation of modern combat aircraft.
The M-346 was purpose-built for a wide range of training

capabilities, long-term reliability and cost-effective
operations.
These characteristics - along with its Integrated

Training System solution comprised of simulators
and ground based instructional devices, including an
operational Live, Virtual, and Constructive environment
- make the M-346 the best solution to train the
new generation of fighter pilots.
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ADVANCED JET TRAINER INTEGRATED TRAINING SYSTEM (ITS)
The M-346 characteristics contribute to maximize In its training role the M-346 has been conceived as the
teaching effectiveness and to allow flight hours to be “core” of an advanced ITS which includes:
downloaded from front line aircraft (Operational
Conversion Unit). • Aircraft with built-in Embedded Tactical
Training Simulation (ETTS)
In addition, the aircraft is also ideally suited to satisfy the • Synthetic Ground Based training (Full Mission
Companion Trainer role at a sustainable cost and for the Simulator and Part Task Trainer)
Adversary Red-Air role, thus preserving • Academic training (Computer Aided Instruction
airframe-life and training cost of front line fighters. and Computer Based Training)
• Mission Planning (Mission Support Station to
support Briefing and De-briefing phases)
• Live, Virtual, Constructive training environment
• Training Need Analysis (TNA) and Training
Management Information System (TMIS)
• Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
MAIN FEATURES AVIONICS
Airframe • Latest Generation Human-Machine Interface

• Embedded GPS/Inertial navigation system and Radar
• Damage tolerant designed structure altimeter (EGIR)
• Large use of composite materials • Two V/UHF radios
• IFF transponder
Engines & Fuel System • MIDCAS
• Radio-Aided mode, based on TACAN and VOR/ILS/MB
• Two interchangeable modular Honeywell F124-GA-200, • Digital Moving Map
twin-shaft, turbofan engines with FADEC • Voice command
• An APU to provide autonomous engine electrical and • Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS) controls
pneumatic power (air conditioning) • Three 5”x5”LCD Multi-Function Displays (MFD)
• 2500 lt. internal fuel and 3 external fuel tanks (630 lt. each) • Two raster/stroke type Head-Up Displays (HUD)
• Single point pressure refueling/defueling system • Up-Front Control Panel (UFCP)
• Get You Home Display, for back up flight data
Crew Escape • Integrated Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) System
• Stores Management System
• Two latest generation Martin Baker Mk.IT16D model • Integrated central Audio Warning
with“0-0” capability Ejection Seats.
Oxygen
• On-Board Oxygen Generator System (OBOGS)
K. Tokunaga
EMBEDDED TACTICAL TRAINING
SIMULATION (ETTS)
A comprehensive in-flight ETTS suite is a key feature of
the M-346 and core element of the Integrated Training
System (ITS).
ETTS enables the M-346 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 environment
ETTS functions can support Stand Alone (flying a single-ship
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mission) or Multi-Ship networked operations, with aircraft
and simulators being networked via a dedicated Training
Datalink to exchange Tactical Scenario data with other
participants.
M-346FT: THE FIGHTER TRAINER M-346FA: THE FIGHTER ATTACK
While keeping the excellent capabilities and high The new M-346FA version is an evolution of the
performance of the M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT), M-346FT, to meet an increased wide range of
the M-346FT is also a very efficient and reliable dual-role customer operational needs. It is a radar equipped
aircraft, adapt at both air-to-ground (CAS - Close Air multirole combat light fighter and represents a highly
Support /COIN - COunter INsurgency) and air-to-air effective, low-cost tactical solution for the modern
(Air Policing and Airspace Control). battlefield. At the same time it keeps all the attributes
of the M-346AJT ensuring maximum commonality,
Amongst the characteristics which make the M-346FT operational flexibility and advanced training
an effective combat platform are: capabilities to the air forces.
• Carefree handling in the whole flight envelope

ensuring that pilots can focus on mission success
• Twin engine configuration and four channel
fly-by-wire flight control system provide redundancy
for exceptional battlefield survivability
• High fuel capacity, non-afterburning engines and
air-to-air refuelling capability for long range endurance
• High-end, net-centric communication suite
• High rate of climb
• High speed and manoeuvrability, even at low altitude,
when fully-armed or with one engine inoperative
• A design architecture that allows the integration of

Helmet Mounted Display (HMD), Tactical Data Link
(TDL), Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) and a Radar
Cross Section reduction kit (qualified)
• An aerodynamic configuration that allows
the integration of an extensive variety of air-to-air and
air-to-ground weapons and external stores (up to 5
external hard-points), including Gun, Recce or Target
Designator Pod
M-346FA MULTIROLE MASTER THE BEST SOLUTION FOR THE MOST
DEMANDING AIR FORCES
Key attributes of the new Fighter-Attack version include:
Since the acquisition by Italian Air Force in 2009, the
• Multi-mode radar (Grifo M346 by Leonardo Airborne & M-346 won the most important international tenders and
Space Systems) specifically optimized for the M-346FA was selected by some of the most demanding Air Forces
• 7 external hard-points for an extensive variety of in the World, beating the most advanced training aircraft
weapons and external stores including: available on the market, delivering first class training and
- General-purpose, laser and GPS guided weapons operational capabilities, while keeping low operating
- Air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles costs.
- Gun, Recce or Target Designator Pod
• Tactical Data Link (TDL)

• Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) including:
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
- Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS)
- Chaff & Flare Dispenser (CFD)
• Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)

• Voice Command (VC)
• IFF Interrogator
• Secure Comms
• ECM pod
• Radar Cross Section reduction kit (qualified)
Italy: ”The T-346 is not just an aircraft in its own right, Italy: “The T-346 has striking performance: the generous
but part of an integrated system that is a real revolution thrust, the roll rate and, in general, the high stability at all
compared to the past. The ground element of the IPTS speeds. The strength of the ‘346’ is surely the ETTS, the
(Integrated Pilot Training System) employs modern integrated simulation platform, which allows you to play
simulation systems [that enable us to] ‘download’ a good a variety of sensors such as radar, targeting pod, [and] a
slice of the activities that were previously carried out at suite of electronic countermeasures, to name a few.
the OCU and that were previously conducted in flight, All these sensors can be employed with other aircraft of
thereby bringing substantial savings.” the same type as if they were real and, at the same time,
also interacting with ground simulators to re-create an
Col Paolo Tarantino, Commander of the 61°Stormo, Italian environment typical of that of the latest generation
Air Force combat aircraft.”
March 2016 – Combat Aircraft Magazine
T.Col. “Sossi”, instructor pilot of 61° Stormo,
Italian Air Force
March 2016 – Combat Aircraft Magazine
Israel: “The new trainers have provided manifold Poland: “The M-346 aircraft really is the best, and at the
advantages and take [pilot] training much more forward. same time the most economical solution, compared to
It has met all our expectations and more. the current system. Since training will be cheaper, this
The aspects of the flight performance, its specifications, means more savings for the Polish Air Force. But what
the capabilities it has, the savings in jet fuel, the safety is more interesting about this project, is the fact that we
from it being dual-engine, it has redundancy in almost could become a training center for other countries in the
every system on the plane. We are very, very, very future. We have such capabilities, thanks to the school in
satisfied.” Dêblin.”
Lt. Col. Tal, Heyl Ha’Avir (Israeli Air Force) in charge of Bartosz Kownacki, Vice-minister of National Defense
M-346 Lavi operations June 8, 2016 - “Nasz Dziennik” Polish newspaper
July 21, 2016 – The Times of Israel
On-Condition and Condition Monitoring maintenance for
equipment and systems. Two level maintenance concept
(Organizational and Intermediate) for aircraft, equipment
and systems. Structural depot level maintenance is not M-346 AJT CHARACTERISTICS
required. DIMENSIONS
HUMS (Health & Usage Monitoring System) enables Wing span 31.9 ft (9,72 m)
monitoring of on board equipment and data collection, Length 37.7 ft (11,49 m)
Height 15.6 ft (4,76 m)
in addition to airframe structural-health (S-HUMS). The Wing area 253.2 sqft (23,52 m)
Ground Support System allows a rapid assessment of
the aircraft systems status, reducing troubleshooting, PERFORMANCE
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
Max level speed 590 KTAS
Limit speed 572 KEAS / 1.2 MN
Rate of climb 22,000 ft/min
Service ceiling 45,000 ft
Limit Load Factors +8 / -3 g
Endurance clean/3 ext. tanks 2h 45 min / 4 h

POWERPLANT
Engines, turbofan 2 Honeywell F124-GA-200
Thrust, max, sls, ISA 2x6,280 lb (2x2.850 kg)

WEIGHTS

Take-off (clean) 16,535 lb (7.500 kg)
Ramp (maximum) 21,165 lb (9.600 kg)
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M-346 MASTER

THE BEST TRAINER FOR THE FUTURE

The M-346 was purpose-built for a wide range of training

These characteristics - along with its Integrated

Airframe • Latest Generation Human-Machine Interface

• On-Board Oxygen Generator System (OBOGS)

ETTS enables the M-346 to offer the whole spectrum of

• A tactical scenario (digital map with threats and

ETTS functions can support Stand Alone (flying a single-ship

• Carefree handling in the whole flight envelope

• A design architecture that allows the integration of

• Tactical Data Link (TDL)

• Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)

© Leonardo - Società per azioni

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