| Crew | 2 | The Aermacchi MB-326 “Impala” is a single-engine jet trainer operating under an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate. Some aircraft are instrumented with the ability to perform loads, flutter and spin test flights. The NTPS MB-326s are primarily used for Performance and Flying Qualities flight test instruction |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Viper MK22-1 | |
| Thurst (mil) | 2,500 lbs | |
| Height | 12ft 2 in | |
| Wing Span | 35 ft 7 in | |
| Length | 34 ft 11 in | |
| Wing Area | 208.3 ft2 | |
| MTOW | 9600 lbs | |
| Fuel | 368 gal | |
| Range | 1,320 nm | |
| Vne | 0.82 Mach | |
| Climb Rate (Sea Level) | 6,050 fpm | |
| Service Ceiling | 47,000 ft |