Aircraft [Aermacchi MB-339CB NZ 6466]
Maker and role
Alenia Aermacchi, Manufacturer
New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force, Commissioned by
Production date
Circa 1991
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Object detail
Accession number
2012.626
Production period
Description
An Aermacchi aircraft used by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Aermacchi NZ6466 arrived at Ohakea via air freight on 23 March 1992. It was withdrawn from service in December 2001.The tail number of the aircraft is NZ6466.
Aircraft, Jet, painted dark green, two person cockpit covered by pexiglass hatch, two main wings both with cylindrical parts on ends of wings, two tail wings next to tail. Bird perched on brack painted on nose in black, Notices about the emergency canopy under cockpit, on tail is flag with vertical stripes of red/white/blue. Sticker of kiwi on top of tail alongside "66"
Aircraft, Jet, painted dark green, two person cockpit covered by pexiglass hatch, two main wings both with cylindrical parts on ends of wings, two tail wings next to tail. Bird perched on brack painted on nose in black, Notices about the emergency canopy under cockpit, on tail is flag with vertical stripes of red/white/blue. Sticker of kiwi on top of tail alongside "66"
Brief History
The Aermacchi MB-339 NZ6466 was delivered to the RNZAF base in Ohakea on 23 March 1992. It was used for peacetime pilot jet training and weapons training. In total, the RNZAF received 18 Aermacchi trainers which were operated by No 14 Squadron.
The Aermacchi could carry a variety of armaments including air to air missiles, air ground missiles, cluster bombs and vehicle bombs. During its working life, this aircraft was powered by a Rolls Royce Viper turbo jet engine.
In December 2001, the Aermacchi fleet were retired by the RNZAF and put into storage. In 2012 the New Zealand Government gifted this aircraft to MOTAT. It remains one of three Aermacchi aircraft in New Zealand and is significant for its place in the training and development of pilots.
The Aermacchi could carry a variety of armaments including air to air missiles, air ground missiles, cluster bombs and vehicle bombs. During its working life, this aircraft was powered by a Rolls Royce Viper turbo jet engine.
In December 2001, the Aermacchi fleet were retired by the RNZAF and put into storage. In 2012 the New Zealand Government gifted this aircraft to MOTAT. It remains one of three Aermacchi aircraft in New Zealand and is significant for its place in the training and development of pilots.
Marks
66 Painted
Media/Materials
Other name
NZ6466
Credit Line
Alenia Aermacchi et al. Circa 1991. Aircraft [Aermacchi MB-339CB NZ 6466], 2012.626. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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