Monday, January 9, 2012

Mexican Air Force orders six T-6C+ Trainers

Hawker Beechcraft has achieved the first sale of its new, enhanced Beechcraft T-6C+ version of the Texan II military trainer with an order for six aircraft from the Mexican Air Force, which was announced by the manufacturer on Jan. 9th. The T-6C+ is capable of carrying external stores and delivering practice weapons for training purposes. The first two of six contracted T-6C+ aircraft will be delivered to an advanced training base in Mexico's northern region in early 2012. The new T-6C+ trainers will replace the aging PC-7 fleet. (Source: key.aero)