Leonardo approaches Slovakia with M-345
Leonardo M-345 Dual Role Tactical Trainer aircraft. (Photo: Leonardo)
While the L-39NG is having success across the globe, Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft is added to the list of proposed solutions to replace the Slovak Air Force’s ageing L-39 jets.
Leonardo pitched its M-345 Dual Role Tactical Trainer to the Slovak Air Force at the Piestany Air Show in early May.
As Slovakia is set to receive 14 Lockheed Martin F-16Vs by the end of 2023, the Slovak Air Force (Vzdušné sily Slovenskej Republiky: VSR) is required to replace its ageing fleet of seven L-39 CM/L-39ZAMs training aircraft by the mid-2020s.
Leonardo claims the M-345 is ‘an optimal solution to cover the whole pilot’s basic to advanced training and very capable also in supporting operational tasks.’
The M-345 is a digital made aircraft born from the proven experience of the M-346.
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