1334 Italeri - 1/72 MB 326K Impala  [IT-1334S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 14,8 cm

MB 326K Impala

The Macchi MB-326 originated through 50s and possesses been conceived as a two-seat trainer to equip the Italian Air Force. MB-326 wound up being powered by an English Bristol Siddley Viper non-afterburning turbojet motor with low air-intakes inside wing origins. Because of the effectiveness with this concept, It quickly obtained a commercial success consequently had been available in over ten countries. A short while later, a single-seat ground assault aircraft is developed starting the Italian trainer. The Macchi MB-326K, the armed variation driven with an increased performance turbojet motor, could carry above 1800 kg. of unpleasant tools in its underneath wing hard points including bombs, rocket launchers and firearms in committed pods. The MB-326K wound up being also produced under licence by the South African business Atlas Aircraft Corporation aided by the task name “Impala”.