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

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: 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 ended up being powered by an English Bristol Siddley Viper non-afterburning turbojet engine with low air-intakes inside wing origins. Because of the effectiveness of this concept, It quickly obtained a commercial success consequently was offered in over ten nations. Afterwards, a single-seat ground attack aircraft is developed starting the Italian trainer. The Macchi MB-326K, the armed variation powered with an increased performance turbojet motor, could carry more than 1800 kg. of unpleasant tools in its underneath wing difficult points including bombs, rocket launchers and firearms in dedicated pods. The MB-326K wound up being additionally produced under licence by the South African company Atlas Aircraft Corporation with the task title “Impala”.