CAC Aermacchi MB-326H (Macchi)

CAC Aermacchi MB-326H (Macchi) Statistics
Macchi at speed over Jervis Bay, NSW
Macchi at speed over Jervis Bay, NSW
Type Land-based 'all through' jet trainer
Manufacturer Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Melbourne, Vic under licence to Aermacchi, Italy
Ordered 1964
Number purchased 10 RAN, 87 RAAF
First Delivered October 1967
Last Delivered September 1972
Weight 5,027 (empty)
7,340 (loaded)
Dimensions
  • Wing Span: 32 ft 11 in
  • Length: 34 ft 5 in
  • Height: 11 ft 4 in
Crew 2
Engine One 2,500 lb thrust Bristol Siddeley Viper 11 turbojet
Performance
  • Initial Rate of Climb: 4,420 ft/min
  • Ceiling: 40,000 ft
  • Speed: 506 mph
  • Range: 940 miles
Armament
  • Guns: 2 x 7.62 mm Miniguns
  • and Practice bombs
Operated by Naval Air Station Nowra
Macchis over Nowra NSW

Macchis over Nowra NSW

Macchis in formation

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Friendly Basketball game between HMAS Sydney's Ship's company and one of the US Navy teams.

Friendly Basketball game between HMAS Sydney's Ship's company and one of the US Navy teams.