Italy’s New Jet Trainer! T-345A Officially Enters Service – MB-339 Era Ends

Описание: The Italian Air Force has entered a new era in pilot training! On June 12, 2025, the Leonardo T-345A was officially inducted at Galatina Air Base, marking the end of the legendary MB-339’s 45-year service. This historic ceremony featured an emotional flypast, with a T-339A peeling away from three T-345s, symbolizing the passing of the torch to Italy’s next-generation trainer.
🔹 What’s Inside This Video?

✔ Ceremony Highlights – Watch the emotional farewell to the MB-339 and the debut of the T-345A.
✔ T-345A’s Cutting-Edge Features – Digital cockpit, HOTAS controls, and Embedded Tactical Training System for 4th-6th gen fighter prep.
✔ Performance & Capabilities – 787 km/h cruise speed, 1,550 km range, light attack potential with missiles and bombs.
✔ Why It Matters – A cost-effective jet trainer with turboprop operating costs but jet performance.
✔ The Future of Italian Pilot Training – How the T-345A fits into the International Flight Training School (IFTS) alongside the M-346.
✔ Export Potential – Can the T-345A compete against the T-7 Red Hawk, L-39NG, and Hürjet on the global market?
✈️ The End of an Era

For over four decades, the MB-339 trained Italian pilots, flew with the Frecce Tricolori, and even saw combat. Now, the T-345A takes over with modern avionics, lower operating costs, and multirole flexibility. Will it also replace the MB-339 in the famed aerobatic team?
🌍 Global Implications

With interest from the UK, Chile, and African nations, could the T-345A become Leonardo’s next big export success? Or will rivals like the T-7A Red Hawk dominate the market?

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