An AMX A-1 of the Brazilian Air Force in flight on November 22nd, 2005.
The AMX International AMX is a ground-attack aircraft for battlefield interdiction, close air support and reconnaissance missions. It was built until 1999 by AMX International, an Italian-Brazilian joint venture. The AMX is designated A-1 by the Brazilian Air Force, and A-11 Ghibli by the Italian Air Force.
The AMX is capable of operating at high subsonic speed and low altitude, by day or night, and if necessary, from bases with poorly equipped or damaged runways. Low IR signature and reduced radar equivalent cross-section help prevent detection, while low vulnerability of structure and systems aid survivability, while integrated ECM, air-to-air missiles and nose-mounted guns provide self-defence capabilities.
In the 1990s and 2000s, the AMX underwent an extensive upgrade including replacing the Rolls Royce Spey with an EJ200 engine for greater thrust and fuel efficiency.
Users[]
Brazil
- Brazilian Air Force x 76
Italy
- Regia Aeronautica x 140
Philippines
- Philippine Air Force x 24
