MSPO - Leonardo Aircraft Division: M-346, the dual role concept

M-346 Programme From Advanced Jet Trainer to Fighter Trainer The Dual Role Concept

Kielce, MSPO Exhibition, 7th September 2016

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M-346 IS THE IDEAL PLATFORM TO TRAIN THENEXT GENERATION OF FIGHTER PILOTS.

The most modern Advanced/Lead-In Fighter Trainercurrently produced and the only new generation traineroptimized for the role.

Excellent performance and flying qualities, similar to modernfrontline fighters.

Advanced design solutions to provide high safety standardsand reduced acquisition and operational costs.

Well suited for every phase of advanced and pre-operationaltraining, allowing to download training task from the muchmore expensive frontline fighters.

Low maintenance and high efficiency make it a very costeffective option for advanced training solution.

Designed to provide operational capabilities and trainingefficiency while maintaining low operating costs (1/5 of frontline fighters costs).

M-346 AJT The Aircraft

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Contract signed with the Israeli Air Force (IAF)

for 30 M-346

Contract with Italian Air Force (ItAF) – First batch

20082008

Nov

2009

Nov

2009

20102010

20112011

Jul

2012

Jul

2012

Initial Military Type Certificate granted and issued

by Italian Ministry of Defense

First international contract - Republic of Singapore Air Force

First flight of series baseline configuration (LRIP00)

Start of First Student Training course

on M-346 (RSAF)

Mar

2013

Mar

2013

Contract signed with Polish Air Force

(PLAF) for 8 M-346

Feb2014Feb2014

M-346 AJT Program Achievements

Dec2014Dec2014 Contract with Italian AF

Second batch

Jan2015Jan2015 Start of First Student Training

Course of IAF

May2016May2016

Roll-out first PAF M-346

Mar.2016Mar.2016 Contract with the Italian AF for 9 M-

346 (for a total of 18 a/c ordered)

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Italian Air Force

Republic of Singapore Air Force

Israeli Air Force

Polish Air Force

Also selected by:

United Arab Emirates Air Force

as of June 2016

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12

30

0

48

18

12

30

8

68

OR

D.

DE

LIV

.

TOTAL

M-346 AJT Customers

The Market Leader

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• Twin-engine configuration• Systems redundancy• “0-0” ejection seats• High Safety

• Twin-engine configuration• Systems redundancy• “0-0” ejection seats• High Safety

• Variable camber wing • Vortex lift• Low wing loading

• Variable camber wing • Vortex lift• Low wing loading

• Embedded Tactical Training Simulation

• Embedded Tactical Training Simulation

M-346 AJT Characteristics

• Transonic Flight Envelop• High Rate of Climb• Excellent Manoeuvrability

and Agility

• Transonic Flight Envelop• High Rate of Climb• Excellent Manoeuvrability

and Agility

• APU for autonomous operation also from austere airfield

• APU for autonomous operation also from austere airfield

• Damage tolerant structure• OBOGS• High reliable equipment• HUMS• Low maintenance and LCC

• Damage tolerant structure• OBOGS• High reliable equipment• HUMS• Low maintenance and LCC

• Full authority, Digital Fly-by-Wire FCS• Carefree handling• Full authority, Digital Fly-by-Wire FCS• Carefree handling

• In-flight refuelling probe• In-flight refuelling probe

• State-of-the-art HMI• MFD, HUD and Helmet Mounted Display• HOTAS controls• Voice command

• State-of-the-art HMI• MFD, HUD and Helmet Mounted Display• HOTAS controls• Voice command

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Max level speed 590 KTAS (1093 km/h)Limit speed 572 KEAS (1060 km/h) / 1.2 MStall speed 95 KCAS (176 km/h)Rate of Climb (S.L.) 22,000 ft/min (112 m/s)Service ceiling 45,000 ft (13,700 m)

Max level speed 590 KTAS (1093 km/h)Limit speed 572 KEAS (1060 km/h) / 1.2 MStall speed 95 KCAS (176 km/h)Rate of Climb (S.L.) 22,000 ft/min (112 m/s)Service ceiling 45,000 ft (13,700 m)

Max sustained Load Factor (S.L.) 8.0 gMax sustained Load Factor (15,000 ft) 5.2 gMax sustained Turn Rate (15,000 ft) 13 deg/sec

Max sustained Load Factor (S.L.) 8.0 gMax sustained Load Factor (15,000 ft) 5.2 gMax sustained Turn Rate (15,000 ft) 13 deg/sec

Take-off Run (S.L.) 1,310 ft (400 m)Landing Roll (20% int. Fuel S.L.) 1,800 ft (550 m)Take-off Run (S.L.) 1,310 ft (400 m)Landing Roll (20% int. Fuel S.L.) 1,800 ft (550 m)

Limit Load Factor +8 / -3 gLimit Load Factor +8 / -3 g

Max Range• Internal Fuel 1,070 nm (1,980 km)•External Tanks 1,470 nm (2,720 km)

Max Range• Internal Fuel 1,070 nm (1,980 km)•External Tanks 1,470 nm (2,720 km)

M-346 AJT Performance (ISA, CLEAN Configuration)

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� Modern NVG Glass Cockpit (front & rear) with:

� Head-Up Display

� Three “Smart” LCD Multi Function Displays

� Helmet Mounted Display

� Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS) controls

� Voice Commands

� Pilot-activated Attitude Recovery System (PARS)

� Ring Laser Gyro Platform with embedded GPS

� Digital Map Display and Tactical Situation Display

� Embedded Tactical Training Simulation (ETTS)

� Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

� Stores Management System - 5 external stations

� Tactical Data Link

M-346 AJT Avionics and Human Machine Interface

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M-346 AJT HELMET MOUNTED DISPLAY� Helmet displays complete and accurate flight data

� Accurate Pilot Line-of-Sight, slewing sensors and

cueing weapons

� Virtual Head-Up-Display

� Day & Night (NVG compatible) operations

� Video Recording for debriefing

� Fully integrated with ETTS

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Internal / External Lighting Night Vision Goggles

M-346 AJT Night Operations

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LiveVirtualConstructive

M-346

Full Mission Simulator

Part Task Trainer

Real Time Monitoring Station

M-346 AJT Integrated Training System Concept

ElectronicClassroom (CBT)

InstructorOperating Station

TrainingManagement Information

System

Procedure Trainer Device

Mission Planningand Debriefing Stations

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M-346FT Fighter Trainer The Dual Role Concept

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� M-346 Fighter Trainer is the aircraft version conce ived to take the advantage of additional market opportunities by off ering in the short term a product solution with operational capabilities (H omeland Security, Tactical Reconnaissance and Ground Attack) as a fal l-out of the already certified M-346 AJT platform

� Fighter Trainer configuration is designed to be imp lemented also as a retrofit modification onto AJT Production Aircraft

� Fighter Trainer capabilities have been developed ac cording to modern “Rules of Engagement” in order to assure reduced "col lateral damages" and are tailored to fit the international market

� Basic configuration frozen. Potential for further de velopment based on specific Customer requirements.

M-346FT Fighter Trainer Introduction & Concept

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M-346 AJT becomes M-346FT Fighter Trainer

M-346FTUrban / Battlefield CAS

• PGM + Targeting Pod• Datalink• HMD

Homeland security• Datalink• SRAAM + HMD• Gun

Tactical Reconnaissance• RECCE Pod• Datalink

� Same platform (Airframe, Avionics, MTOW unchanged, current U/W and U/F stations)

� Dual role Capability

� Live training

� Low cost tactical solution

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M-346FT Fighter Trainer Configuration

Operational Stores

� Air-to-Air Missiles (AIM-9)

� Free-fall bombs (Mk-82 500 lb)

� JDAM (Lizard 2+ or GBU-38)

� Laser-Guided Bombs (Lizard 4 or GBU-12)

� Small Diameter Bombs

� Targeting pod / RECCE Pod

� Gun pod (20 mm)

� Fuel tanks (3 x 630 lt each)

•150 300 550 1050 •1050 550 300 150•600

500 600 600 500

Recce POD Targeting POD 600 kg

500 600

600 500

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Other Mission Systems included� Tactical Data Link � RWR (Radar Warning Receiver)� Chaff & Flare Dispenser� Option: RCS reduction kit� Multiple Radios� Secure Radios� Tactical Data Link

RWR Antennas

Chaff & Flares Dispensers

M-346FT Fighter Trainer Configuration

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Central

InboardCentral

Inboard

Ventral

Configuration 1SRAAM SRAAMLGB LGB

Configuration 2LGB LGBTANK* TANK*

DASS

Tactical Data Link

Other Systems:

Ground Attack(LGB)

Radius of Action (NM): 155 -505 AAR

Ground Attack(LGB)

Radius of Action (NM): 350

AAR

Mission

Targeting POD

Targeting POD

* Already integrated on M346 AJT platform

Configuration 3SRAAM SRAAMGun POD*TANK* TANK*

Homeland Security


M-346FT Fighter Trainer Configurations

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Configuration 4

Configuration 5

Configuration 6

DASS

Tactical Data Link

Other Systems:

Mission

SRAAMTANK* TANK*Recce PODSRAAMTactical Reconnaissance

SDB SDBTANK* TANK*Targeting POD

Ground Attack (SDB)


Urban CAS (SDB)


Ground Attack(JDAM)

Radius of Action (NM): 260SRAAM SRAAMTANK*JDAM JDAM

M-346FT Fighter Trainer Configurations

* Already integrated on M346 AJT platform

Central

InboardCentral

Inboard

Ventral

AAR

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M-346 Master for the Polish Air Force – Program Upda te

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M-346 Master for the Polish Air Force

The unique configuration of the M-346 for Poland • New radio with SATURN (Second generation anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO) mode• Advanced ETTS (Embedded Tactical Training Simulation) system which

includes new simulation models• Brake parachute• Curtain for darkening the canopy and to execute blind flight missions

• Roll-out: 6 June 2016• First flight: 5 July 2016• Completed tests in the anechoic chamber for the verification of the correct

functioning of the radios, with on-board aircraft’s systems running.• First batch of 6 Polish pilots is to begin the final phase of IPUG

(Instructor Pilot UpGrade) training, which will end by the end of October• Second batch of 4 pilots arrived at the Lecce-Galatina Air Base to start the Ground School

Next steps : • Experimental and certification flights for avionics, DataLink and communications system• Tests for the certification of ETTS and braking parachute• First flight of the second PLAF M-346, end of September• Type Certification expected in October• First deliveries by November this year, in line with the program schedule.

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