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Fri, Jan 29, 2010

HBC Highlights Trainer, Special Mission Aircraft At Aeroexpo Marrakech

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.

FMI: www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

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