Description
Italeri Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master 1/72 Model Kit
The Italeri Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master (1480) is a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the advanced military jet trainer manufactured by the Italian aerospace company Leonardo. Developed under official licence, the kit represents an aircraft designed to prepare military pilots for flying modern combat jets.
The completed model measures 16 cm and includes a super decal sheet covering Italian, Polish, Greek and Singapore aircraft. These four national marking options give modellers a choice of operators for finishing the M-346 Master.
The M-346 Master Advanced Jet Trainer
The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master was developed as an advanced training aircraft capable of preparing pilots for the demands of modern fighter operations. Its aerodynamic design combines high manoeuvrability with transonic performance, allowing trainee pilots to experience flight characteristics relevant to contemporary military aviation.
Manufactured by Leonardo, the M-346 can reach a maximum speed of 1,090 km/h and operate at altitudes of up to 45,000 feet. Its advanced aerodynamic structure provides the handling and flight performance required for demanding military training programmes.
Unlike conventional basic training aircraft, the Master incorporates sophisticated avionics and onboard digital systems designed to simulate a variety of operational scenarios. These systems allow pilots to practise procedures and mission situations associated with modern fighter aircraft during their training.
Training and Combat Capabilities
The M-346 was developed primarily for advanced pilot training, but its capabilities extend beyond instructional flying. The aircraft can also undertake operational combat missions, with provision for carrying weapons and external pods.
This combination of advanced flight performance, digital training systems and operational capability makes the M-346 a distinctive subject among modern military aircraft. Its role reflects the increasingly sophisticated requirements of preparing pilots for contemporary combat aviation.
Model Kit Features and Marking Options
Italeri’s 1/72 scale kit reproduces the M-346 Master in plastic model form, with a finished size of 16 cm. The included super decal sheet provides markings for four national operators, allowing the aircraft to be represented in different military services.
- 1/72 scale Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master
- Modern advanced military jet trainer
- Completed model size: 16 cm
- Super decal sheet included
- Italian aircraft marking option
- Polish aircraft marking option
- Greek aircraft marking option
- Singapore aircraft marking option
- Developed under official licence
Four National Marking Options
The decal sheet covers aircraft operated by Italy, Poland, Greece and Singapore, reflecting the international use of the M-346 Master for military pilot training.
These markings allow the completed model to represent the M-346 in one of four national services. At 1/72 scale, the finished 16 cm aircraft provides a compact representation of Leonardo’s modern advanced jet trainer, with the choice of Italian, Polish, Greek or Singapore markings determining its final appearance.
