오스트리아가 12월 28일 퇴역한 사브 105 훈련기 대체용으로 레오나르도 M-346FA 훈련기 12기를 도입한다고 발표했습니다.
사브 105는 처음 들어본 기체인데 스웨던 명칭은 SK60이었고 스웨덴과 오스트리아가 사용했네요. 오스트리아는 2020년, 스웨덴은 2024년 6월에 퇴역시켰었군요.
Austria picks Leonardo M-346FA jets as successor to Saab 105
Austria selects Leonardo M-346FA jets as successor to Saab 105 fleet
ByClément Charpentreau
December 29, 2024, 15:17 (UTC +3)
Defense
Austrian Air Force
Austria has decided to procure twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets to replace the retired Saab 105 training aircraft as part of a government-to-government agreement with Italy.
On December 28, 2024, Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner confirmed the purchase, which aligns with the recommendation of the Austrian General Staff and falls within the budget approved in 2022 under the “ÖBH 2032+” defense plan.
The agreement will also benefit the Austrian economy through industrial offsets, according to the Austrian Air Force.
“This cooperation is further proof of the good cooperation and friendship between Italy and Austria. My special thanks go to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who made a significant contribution to the conclusion of this agreement,” said Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Tanner emphasized that the acquisition will address critical capability gaps in Austria’s air force, enabling domestic pilot training and enhancing air defense.
The M-346FA is a variant of the M-346 Master advanced training aircraft. Produced by Leonardo, this multi-role aircraft features seven external hardpoints for various munitions and equipment. With a speed of Mach 1.15 and a range of 1,800 kilometers (1,120 miles), the M-346FA is suitable for close air support, tactical reconnaissance, and air policing, making it a cost-effective solution for modern defense needs.
Saab 105 - Wikipedia
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스웨덴 항공기 보유현황을 보니 훈련기는 터보프롭 기본훈련기만 있는데, 고등훈련기는 그냥 그리펜을 쓰고 있거나 외주를 주나 보네요.