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U.S. Air Force Mulls Avionics Replacement Program for T-6A Trainer

U.S. Air Force Mulls Avionics Replacement Program for T-6A Trainer
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial maneuvers in Del Rio, Texas near Laughlin AFB on June 25, 2020 (U.S. Air Force Photo)

The U.S. Air Force is considering an avionics replacement program for the fleet of 442 Beechcraft [TXT] T-6A Texan trainers, as the latter face parts obsolescence and safety of flight issues. The single-engine, two-seat primary trainer teaches basic flying skills to prospective Air Force and U.S. Navy pilots at Columbus AFB, Miss.; Laughlin AFB, Joint Base-San Antonio, and Sheppard AFB in Texas; Vance AFB, Okla.; and Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The Air Force said that obsolesence will significantly reduce…

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