U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of Beechcraft T-6C+ basic trainer aircraft to Argentina. Argentina...
U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of Beechcraft T-6C+ basic trainer aircraft to Argentina.
Argentina has requested sale of twenty-four T-6C+ Texan trainer aircraft along with training, and support estimated to cost $300 million.
The proposed sale will revitalize Argentina's capability to train its pilots and fulfill border control missions, especially along its porous northern border.
The Argentine Air Force (AAF) will use the enhanced capability to redevelop a professional pilot corps and as a deterrent to illicit activity.
The T-6C is a purpose built military pilot training aircraft equipped with ejection seats, collision-avoidance and ground awareness warning systems, a pressurized cockpit and personal locator beacons for each pilot.
The AAF is very experienced working with the Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop family of engines which they currently have on their T-34, King Air, and Cessna Caravan aircraft. Given the logistical commonalities with the aircraft already in its fleet, the AAF will be able to support and field the new T-6C+s.
Argentina has requested sale of twenty-four T-6C+ Texan trainer aircraft along with training, and support estimated to cost $300 million.
The proposed sale will revitalize Argentina's capability to train its pilots and fulfill border control missions, especially along its porous northern border.
The Argentine Air Force (AAF) will use the enhanced capability to redevelop a professional pilot corps and as a deterrent to illicit activity.
The T-6C is a purpose built military pilot training aircraft equipped with ejection seats, collision-avoidance and ground awareness warning systems, a pressurized cockpit and personal locator beacons for each pilot.
The AAF is very experienced working with the Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop family of engines which they currently have on their T-34, King Air, and Cessna Caravan aircraft. Given the logistical commonalities with the aircraft already in its fleet, the AAF will be able to support and field the new T-6C+s.
