Textron Aviation Defense to Showcase Beechcraft M-346N Training Capability at Sea-Air-Space

Textron Aviation Defense will exhibit at Sea-Air-Space featuring a simulator representing the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer, a proven solution for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program.

WHEN: April 20–22, 2026

WHERE: Sea-Air-Space Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center National Harbor, Md. Textron Aviation Defense Booth 323 

WHO: Textron Aviation Defense leadership and subject matter experts will be available to discuss advanced jet training requirements and the role of the Beechcraft M-346N in preparing the next generation of naval aviators. 

WHY IT MATTERS: The M-346N simulator, which reflects Leonardo’s continuous work of evolution on the M-346 program, provides a preview of advanced training capability designed to support the evolving needs of U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aviation. The simulator offers visitors a tangible look at training technologies that underpin the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS). 

The Beechcraft M-346N is a twin-engine, tandem-seat aircraft equipped with fully digital flight controls and avionics. It features a full authority fly-by-wire flight control system with quadruple redundancy and care-free handling function to select different training nodes, a Head-Up Display and Large Area Display in each cockpit and a proven embedded training system for Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) capability.

Powered by two Honeywell F124-GA-200 turbofan engines, the M-346N delivers a maximum cruise speed of more than 590 knots and a service ceiling of 45,000 feet. Its advanced aerodynamic design enables exceptional maneuverability and energy management, while the elevated rear cockpit provides instructors with excellent visibility throughout all phases of flight.

Advanced Integrated Training System:

The comprehensive M-346N integrated training system, which has been validated and continuously improved through the global operational experience of the M-346 integrated training system, is poised to provide the Navy with a complete solution that enhances student readiness and operational effectiveness while reducing training costs and risks.

The immersive and innovative system also features adaptive training, powered by Artificial Intelligence, and a full spectrum of high-fidelity ground-based training devices — comprising simulators, computer training devices, mission planning/management tools and a carrier-based LVC environment — offering a complete solution for training the next generation of Navy and Marine Corps aviators.

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