Aermacchi AM.3
Observation / Utility Aircraft
The Aermacchi AM.3 is a single-engine two-seat light STOL utility aircraft produced by the Italian manufacturer Aermacchi, developed together with Aerfer.
The AM.3 was operational with the South African Air Force from 1973 unitl 1992 as the AM.3CM Bosbok (40 aircraft).
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine |
| Engine Model | Piaggio / Lycoming GSO-480-B1B6 |
| Engine Power | 254 kW | 341 hp |
| Speed | 278 km/h | 150 kts
173 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 8.413 m | 27.600 ft |
| Range | 991 km | 535 NM
616 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 1.080 kg | 2.381 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 1.700 kg | 3.748 lbs |
| Wing Span | 12,64 m | 41 ft 6 in |
| Wing Area | 20,3 m² | 219 ft² |
| Length | 8,73 m | 28 ft 8 in |
| Height | 2,72 m | 8 ft 11 in |
| First Flight | 12.05.1967 |
| Production Status | out of production |
| Total Production | 46 |
| ICAO Code | AM3 |
| Data for (Version) | Aermacchi AM.3C |
