CAC Aermacchi MB-326H (Macchi)

CAC Aermacchi MB-326H (Macchi) Statistics
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

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