Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Recently Won T-6 Contract With Royal Moroccan Air Force
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC)
will highlight its military trainers and special mission aircraft
at the Aeroexpo Marrakech from Jan. 27-30 at Menara Airport, the
company said Monday. Morocco marks an important location for the
company's Beechcraft T-6, which will be on site for the Aeroexpo,
with HBC's recent contract from the Royal Moroccan Air Force for 24
of the trainer aircraft. In addition to the T-6, HBC will showcase
its Beechcraft AT-6 and King Air 350 models at Booth D-28.
"This venue not only provides us with an opportunity to exhibit the
world's most successful primary trainer, the T-6, to a broad
international audience, it allows us to do so at the home base of
our first T-6C customer - the Royal Moroccan Air Force," said Jim
Maslowski, president, U.S. and International Government Business.
"We are pleased to be a part of Aeroexpo Marrakech as we display
the T-6 training platform, and the capabilities and features of our
AT-6 and special mission aircraft."
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is the launch customer for the new
T-6C model aircraft, which is an improved version of the T-6A Texan
II. Like the T-6B for the U.S. Navy, the T-6C features an
integrated glass cockpit and advanced avionics suite that greatly
expands advanced training opportunities. The upgraded integrated
avionics suite includes a Head-Up Display, Up Front Control Panel,
three Multifunction Displays and Hands-On Throttle and Stick.
Distinguishing it from the T-6B, the new T-6C features a hard point
wing to allow for external fuel tanks. This equipment mirrors the
systems and capabilities of today's front-line strike fighter
aircraft, while retaining all the inherent training and flying
characteristics that have made the T-6A the most successful primary
trainer in the world.
The contract represents a
government-to-government agreement between Morocco and the United
States. The T-6C will replace the Government of Morocco's current
T-34 basic trainer and T-37 jet trainers, reducing fuel
requirements by 66 percent. In addition to the 24 aircraft, the
contract includes various training, equipment and support.
Deliveries will commence this year.
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