AMX AMX-T 32-55 - Pratica di MareThe AMX fighter Jet was conceived as a joint program between Italy and Brazil undertaken by Alenia, Aermacchi and Embraer, is a surface attack aircraft for battlefield interdiction, close air support and reconnaissance missions. Needing an aircraft to replace its aging fleet of G91 and F-104 aircraft, the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) began drawing up specifications for a light tactical attack fighter to complement the Tornado.
The AMX is capable of operating at high subsonic speed and low altitude, by day or night, and if necessary, from bases with precarious runways. It features low IR signature, reduced radar equivalent cross section and low vulnerability of structure and systems guarantee a high probability of mission success.
The wings of this sleek Ground Attack Fighter are mounted high, swept-back, and tapered with square tips which allows to operate at high angles of attack, and large control surfaces make for superb maneuverability.
Picture added on 14 June 2006
