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The AMX is the product of an internatlono1Joint Venture between Italy (70.3%)and Braz~l

(29.7%).
Italian involvement is shared between Alenia Aeronaut~ca (46.5%) and Aerrnacchi (23.8%). Alenio Aeronautico is the Italian pnme contractor and AMX prolect leader.

AMX represents an aircraft family being capable of different operational roles. "Plug & Play" concept (full provision for
easy insertion/removal of equipment) assures a high weapon system flexibiliiy: optional kits and sensors are available to comply with a wide range of customers requirements and operational needs.

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....................................Main System Features

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The Attack Aircraft........................................

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Reliability, Maintainability, Availability . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .:

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Edited by Alenio Aeronautico S.p.A.

- Markefing Communicotion/Cenfr~ Grof~co - Rome 6-2002

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