The Alenia Aermacchi 346 is a military twin engine transonic training aircraft. It is currently operated by the air forces of Italy, Israel, Singapore and Poland.

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Introduction (from Wikipedia) The Alenia Aermacchi 346 is a twin engine advanced trainer aircraft. The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single-engine, jet-powered advanced trainer aircraft.
Manufacturer Alenia Aermacchi of Italy Hawker Siddeley (1974–1977), British Aerospace (1977–1999), BAE Systems MAS division
Number built 500 + 1,000+
Role Advanced trainer for fast jet pilots. Advanced trainer aircraft
First flight July 2004 21 August 1974
Status In service In service
Primary users Israeli, Italian and Singapore Air Forces. Orders for 48 from United Arab Emirates Royal Air Force, Indian Air Force, Finnish Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force
Developed into AM346 Master McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk

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