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Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Hawker Beechcraft Announces First Flight Of AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft

Accelerated Testing Next On The Agenda

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced the successful first flight of its AT-6 prototype Thursday, as well as the program's progression into the next phase of flight test. The AT-6 prototype is a structurally strengthened derivative of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy T 6A/B trainer.

"We are very optimistic about the role the AT-6 will play for the warfighter - both in the U.S. and in partner air forces around the world," said Bill Boisture, HBC chairman and CEO. "This is going to be a great airplane and I am pleased with the rapid pace we are moving through our planned test program. We are almost three weeks ahead of schedule. We believe the AT-6 offers the broadest range capabilities available in the market and that is why we continue to invest in its future today.

Hawker AT-6 Artist's Concept

The AT-6 is designed to be able to quickly transition pilots between basic flight training missions and complex NetCentric light attack and armed reconnaissance missions. The next phase of flight testing will last through October, during which the company will continue flight envelope expansion of the heavily instrumented AT-6 prototype, along with performance and handling qualities assessments with various external store configurations.

Hawker AT-6 Artist's Concept

The Hawker Beechcraft T-6 derivative fleet recently passed the one million flight hour mark and 500th delivery with aircraft currently being flown by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Hellenic Air Force of Greece, NATO Flying Training in Canada and the Israeli Air Force. T-6 trainers for the Iraqi Air Force are currently in production in Wichita, KS, and are slated for delivery to Iraq beginning later this year.

FMI: www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

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