Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Royal Moroccan Air Force Order Calls For 24 Aircraft And
Support
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) said Monday it has been
awarded a contract to provide 24 of its new Beechcraft T-6C trainer
aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The contract represents
several significant milestones for HBC, including the first sale of
the all new T-6C trainer. It also marks the company's third
contract awarded this year for a foreign military sale.
"The T-6C is the world's premier integrated pilot training solution
and will provide the Kingdom of Morocco with the world's most
affordable trainer available today," said Jim Maslowski, president,
U.S. and International Government Business. "The advanced
technology of the trainer mirrors the systems and capabilities of
today's front-line military aircraft. We look forward to working
with the Royal Moroccan Air Force as our first T-6C international
customer and are pleased to be selected to modernize its trainer
force."
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 newly certified T-6B for the U.S. Navy, HBC says 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
(HUD), Up Front Control Panel (UFCP), three Multifunction Displays
(MFDs) and Hands-On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS).
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 is from the U.S. Government and represents a
government-to-government agreement between Morocco and the U.S. The
T-6C will replace the Government of Morocco's current T-34 basic
trainer and Cessna T-37 jet trainers, reducing fuel requirements by
66 percent. In addition to the 24 aircraft, the contract includes
aircraft ferry services, site survey, support and test equipment,
publications and technical documentation, facility infrastructure
support, personnel training and training equipment, and other
related elements of technical and logistics support. The purchase
of the T-6C aircraft, along with associated equipment and services,
is valued at $185.3 million.
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