Aermacchi purchased the manufacturing rights in 1996 but never returned the aircraft to production.
[2] The aircraft is of conventional configuration, with retractable tricycle gear and a low wing.
As is typical with many military trainers, it can also carry light armament for weapons training, or potentially, for use in a close-support role.
[1] Data from Brassey's World Aircraft and Systems Directory 1999/2000[3]General characteristics Performance Armament
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