Beechcraft to Feature T-6C Trainer at Royal International Air Tattoo

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Beechcraft Corporation today announced it will display it’s T-6C military trainer at the 42nd Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), July 19-21, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom (UK). Representatives from Beechcraft’s Defense, Special Mission and Global Mission Support teams will also be on hand Friday, July 19 hosting guests at its hospitality chalet #19.

“With military officials from around the world in attendance, RIAT provides a unique environment for Beechcraft to highlight its defense and special mission products and aftermarket services,” said Russ Bartlett, president, Beechcraft Defense Company. “We are pleased to once again showcase our T6 trainer at the show and meet with many current and prospective customers from around the globe.”

In addition to the hard-point wing, the T-6C features an integrated glass cockpit and the advanced Esterline CMC Cockpit 4000 avionics suite that greatly expands advanced training opportunities. The systems are integrated with a Hands-On Throttle and Stick, providing the student pilot and instructor with a simpler interface to the digital cockpit. The CMC Cockpit 4000 avionics suite is the first in its class to incorporate a fully integrated and FAA-certified dual FMS/GPS navigation suite that meets the navigation performance standards required for current worldwide airspace operation. The open architecture design of the Cockpit 4000 provides the flexibility to expand capabilities and continuously meet current and future training needs.

The T-6 trainer offers military operators worldwide the most proven and cost-effective primary aviation training system available today. Deliveries began in 2000 after the Beechcraft aircraft was selected to fill the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) role for the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. Since then, additional military customers worldwide have selected the T-6, including NATO Flying Training Canada, the Hellenic Air Force of Greece, the Israeli Air Force, the Iraqi Air Force, the Royal Moroccan Air Force and the Mexican Air Force. Beechcraft delivered its 800th T-6 trainer aircraft in March 2013, continuing its strong track record of on-time, on-budget deliveries.

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