Aermacchi AL-60

Aermacchi · Italy · first flew 1959 · light aircraft

The Aermacchi AL-60 (also known as the Lockheed-Aermacchi AL-60 Conestoga) was a versatile Italian high-wing utility monoplane designed for short-field and bush operations, developed in collaboration with Lockheed for the light utility market. It found customers across Africa and Latin America.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.79 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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High-wing STOL utility light aircraft
Fixed tricycle or tailwheel undercarriage options
Large cabin doors for utility/bush operations

A high-wing monoplane with a large, boxy cabin, strut-braced wings, and optional tailwheel or tricycle undercarriage; similar in concept to the Cessna 185 but with a distinctly European fuselage design.

Specifications

The Aermacchi AL-60 has a length of 8.79 m (29 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11.84 m (39 ft).
Its maximum speed is 238 km/h (148 mph).
Typical crew: 1 + up to 5 passengers.

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History

First flown in 1959, the AL-60 was designed by Aermacchi with Lockheed involvement and was produced in several variants for civil and military utility roles. It was manufactured under licence in South Africa as the Atlas C4M Kudu, serving the South African Air Force.

Variants

Produced as the AL-60B, C, and F with different engines; the Atlas C4M Kudu was the South African military licence version, and the Valmet L-200 Morava was a related Finnish design.

Where you'll see it

Operated by civil and military users in Italy, South Africa (as Kudu), Mexico, and several African nations; the Kudu saw service with the South African Air Force during the Border War.

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