cas Aermacchi MB-326B

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Aermacchi MB-326B

This suggestion has been made to support the Italian Aviation Tech Tree in War Thunder, specifically CAS aircraft, which the tree severely lacks.

 

Hello! This time I would like to suggest an aircraft, which, in my opinion, should make a good start for the whole family of Italian Aermacchi planes in War Thunder, this plane is called MB-326B. Despite Aermacchi MB-326 were meant to be trainer jet aircraft (following Aeronautica Militare Italiano specifications) and actually became very succesful constitutor of this class, from the beginning first machines conducted experiments and demonstrated the armament options. First armed variant of MB-326 had four underwing pylons and not very impressive loadouts options (you can see them under the spoiler below), though it already gave MB-326 possibilities to use it as a light attacker and more importantly as an advanced trainer. Later many different variants of MB-326 found themselves on the export market and were purchased all over the world. The idea of advanced jet trainer proposed by Aermacchi also influenced the development of similar desingns in other countries, for example in Sweden, where MB-326 with I-MAHI designation was widely tested (20 days, flown by 40 military pilots including Chief of Air Staff general Peyson), later was developed another successful jet trainer SAAB 105.

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However, the first serious attemt to compete on the export market was made with MB-326B, the variant in which Aermacchi and engineer Bazzocchi decided to offer more versatile aircraft with increased CAS options to attract more foreign customers, the amount of hardpoints was increased from 4 to 6 and better suspended armament was added. The first plane was converted from AMI MM.54187 (37th production example) with a new civilian designation I-MAKC (to use it abroad as a demonstator). MB-326B got its success in Tunisia, its Air Force ordered eight species. Ghana also ordered 9 species, which had another designation of MB-326F, though they were virtually the same B variant. MB-326B wasn't the most produced plane of the family, but it became a key variant which opened the way for more advanced MB-326G and K, as well as a new generation of Aermacchi jets: MB-339. In War Thunder MB-326B would be the earliest 326 variant to which the player will get an access; with such possible future additions as Fiat G.82 and SIAI-Marchetti S.211, it will open the Italian TT player a variety of CAS options in 6.x battle ratings (especially worth in GRB).  

 

Specifications:

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Column "MB-326"

 

Armament

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6 hardpoints:

up to 2* 12,7 mm M3 Browning containers (on inner pylons only);

up to 12*127 mm unguided rockets (1 or 2 under each pylon);

up to 4* Matra rocket launchers with 70 mm rockets;

up to 6* 118-kg bombs.

 

Photos:

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MB-326F:

 

Additional Information:

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An article provided by @Nicholas_Concu:

 

Sources:

1. Ali'd Italia №13 "Aermacchi MB 326" by Giorgio Apostolo

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2. AB Pic Photo Library

3. Aermacchi MB.326 - Wikipedia

4. aviadejavu.ru - Aermacchi MB.326

5. airwar.ru - MB.326B

 

Edited June 17, 2022 by _Condottiero_

[yoyolast 1,710]

Open for discussion. 

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14 minutes ago, yoyolast said:

Open for discussion. 

Thanks a lot 

[Nicholas_Concu 2,634]

+1 need 

[Milocat 4,855]

+1, this is definitely needed.

[AspandaIV 376]

+1 this is definitely needed

We can either put this in the ground attack line and move the F-84's into the bomber line or put in a new line after the WWII bombers

[IngegnerMacchi 623]

+1 absolutely needed! Can't wait to have It in game

[ErrantAlgae 269]

+1 I also hope other Aermacchi designs could be added

[raptor2-40delta@psn 145]

+1 with all the 326 and 339 variants we have we could easily fill all the jets br since various CAS and AAM loadout 

[coritiba1909 61]

+1

[S__bastienZ88 635]

+1

[AVROVULCANXH558 349]

+1

[Grimbergen95 362]

+1  nice suggestion

[SanchezIsBruh 54]

+1 Maybe Italy actually needs this!!!

[ConroeDoctrine 133]

+1 Gajoob gib Aermacchi jets

[ironcell26 252]

+1, aermacchi is coming

[Aerobane 4,140]

Come on gaijin Italian air is dying out here...

[RytisLTU1 2,585]

Yes please, +1

[LordAgamemmon 19]

I strongly support the addition of this and other Italian produced and designed jets to the tech tree. Between simpler designs like this one and more advanced Aermachi produced training and attack aircraft, there should be enough designs for even a full branch of such aircraft, perhaps even with some premiums or squadron vehicles. 
The MB-326B in particular is a rather attractive aircraft for the ground attack role, though it seems like it ought to have at least moderate agility as well. The limited gun armament should be adequate for self defense and basic dogfighting, even without better gunpods or other air to air options. 

[Fireraid233 4,274]

+1

[DM_Me_Hemorrhoid 38]

+1

[kamina_sama 139]

1+

[ItalianAce02 40]

+1

Edited July 29, 2022 by ItalianAce02