Siai Marchetti S-211 Project

**Dino Cattaneo** · May 30th, 2016, 23:49

As I am struggling to recover my work on the Eurofighter - and since I am getting quite frustrated with that - I was looking for new project to regain new motivation and momentum... So I contacted MyJet - a charter company based on the local airport - that also owns a SIAI Marchetti S-211... They were so kind to give me full access to the aicraft - and as result I started working on this.

The idea is to create a very detailed rendition of this aicraft and possibly (at a later date) its most recent derivatives by Aermacchi, namely the M-311 / M-345 (which is set to replace the MB-339 for the Frecce Tricolori).
The project will be compatible with both FSX and P3D. It will be most likely payware, although the price will be low... I will share more pictures soon, but I can tell you it is looking quite good so far!

I will resume work on the Eurofighter as soon as I'll find the will - will keep you update on that one too.

***Daube*** · May 30th, 2016, 23:55

Great news !
Indeed a new project was probably the best idea to get you out of this frustration. Good luck for the developpment

**YoYo** · May 30th, 2016, 23:57

Nice info Dino (!!!) but what about M-346? It was in Your future plan too (as I remember) and its more modern plane

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http://avionslegendaires.weebly.com/...46-master.html

Here is the reason why I like it ; ) http://airheadsfly.com/2016/02/27/mo...m-346-masters/ .

**menef** · May 31st, 2016, 00:37

Originally Posted by Dino Cattaneo

As I am struggling to recover my work on the Eurofighter - and since I am getting quite frustrated with that - I was looking for new project to regain new motivation and momentum... So I contacted MyJet - a charter company based on the local airport - that also owns a SIAI Marchetti S-211... They were so kind to give me full access to the aicraft - and as result I started working on this.

The idea is to create a very detailed rendition of this aicraft and possibly (at a later date) its most recent derivatives by Aermacchi, namely the M-311 / M-345 (which is set to replace the MB-339 for the Frecce Tricolori).
The project will be compatible with both FSX and P3D. It will be most likely payware, although the price will be low... I will share more pictures soon, but I can tell you it is looking quite good so far!

I will resume work on the Eurofighter as soon as I'll find the will - will keep you update on that one too.

Grazie Dino! Ottima scelta! Ho avuto modo anni fa di vedere un'esibizione in volo di questo jet : in effetti è una piccola belva.
Veloce e maneggevolissimo! E poi è Italiano , Buon lavoro

***wombat666*** · May 31st, 2016, 00:49

Good thinking Dino.
Instead of being continually frustrated attempting to recover previous work a fresh project is the best therapy.
I know, I have an MV Augusta still sitting in our workshop that I put to one side a few months ago........................

But I have finished rebuilding a Fireblade and a Duke so my head is ready to go back to the Augusta.

**scotth6** · May 31st, 2016, 00:50

Good on you Dino! Great to hear of the new project. It looks like a gun of a plane you've chosen.

Cheers,

**Dino Cattaneo** · May 31st, 2016, 01:26

Thanks for your support as usual...

M-346 is a very interesting machine - as also has significant capabilities in secondary roles. It has been on and off on my list as I know other developers were working on it...

The S-211 in the pictures is at walking distance for my office - which makes it an ideal subject.

**menef** · May 31st, 2016, 02:41

:-)

**Naki** · May 31st, 2016, 03:04

That's great news! Is there any chance of recovering the MB 339 project or is that a complete loss?

**Dino Cattaneo** · May 31st, 2016, 03:35

As for the 339 the project was just started therefore I have not lost much.... basically just new texture templates with panel lines.
Problem with the 339 is that is a much loved aicraft here in Italy - so it needs to be done right as expectations would be incredibly high. I will probably do it, sooner or later, when I am in the mood for it.

As of today - a fresh start with the S-211 seems the best option.

**Bjoern** · May 31st, 2016, 18:09

Interesting choice, Dino.

Originally Posted by YoYo

Nice info Dino (!!!) but what about M-346? It was in Your future plan too (as I remember) and its more modern plane

?

http://avionslegendaires.weebly.com/...46-master.html

Here is the reason why I like it ; ) http://airheadsfly.com/2016/02/27/mo...m-346-masters/ .

http://fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/t-346a.431143/

***Sundog*** · May 31st, 2016, 19:41

That's awesome news Dino! Given how much I enjoy flying your T-45 I'm sure I'll be flying the wings off of this as well. Besides, how cool that they allowed you access to it as well. Thanks for the preview.

**Dino Cattaneo** · June 1st, 2016, 00:20

...actually the S-211 has some commonalities with the T-45 :-)

**IanP** · June 1st, 2016, 02:42

That's not a jet I know, but it looks like one I'd have fun with. Looks like it would be nice in a Yellowjackets or Red Sparrows paint too - much in common with the Folland Gnat.

Ian P.

***falcon409*** · June 1st, 2016, 05:59

Originally Posted by Dino Cattaneo

...actually the S-211 has some commonalities with the T-45 :-)

Great choice I think Dino. Also reminds me somewhat of the Alpha Jet which I still fly.

**b52bob** · June 1st, 2016, 06:16

I consider myself pretty knowledgeable regarding airplanes of the world but I had nerve heard of this one. Looks like a great trainer and am looking forward to it.

**Dino Cattaneo** · June 1st, 2016, 07:27

Well, it is not a very popular plane... some 70 aicrafts have been buit, and it has been in service in Haiti, Singapore and Philippines. It was proposed by Grumman-Agusta (which owned the design at the time) for the JPATS program.
Most of the aircraft have been retired from military service, and went into private hands - there are some flying conditions around the world.
From what I understand it is a relatively cheap plane to operate and it is fun to fly.

Once Alenia/Aermacchi acquired the design rights it upgraded it with a new engine and new avionics... and it may have a fighting chance in the basic jet training market due to the fact it is inexpensive to operate.

**Bjoern** · June 1st, 2016, 08:42

Performance and missions seem to put it right into the L-39ZO's league. Can't wait for formation flying screenshots or videos of mock dogfights or aerobatics.

**Dino Cattaneo** · August 21st, 2017, 02:19

Some W.I.P. screenshots - project is looking good so far!
The external model is almost done... and the VC should be ready by the end of September.
Hopefully we will get a Beta in October.

***Daube*** · August 21st, 2017, 03:32

Well it looks quite good for sure !

**cortomalteseit** · August 21st, 2017, 07:36

It's a good choice, a training aircraft is always a funny bird!!!

Will it have an hook for naval ops?

**ThinkingManNeil** · August 21st, 2017, 08:11

I remember reading an article several years ago in some aviation mag (Air Progress, maybe?) about a pair of S-211's that came on the civilian market and the author of the piece was given some time in the front pit, writing that it was a seriously nifty piece of aviation kit. I genuinely look forward to seeing what you come up with...

N.