T-6C

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The Beechcraft T-6C is a next-generation military operating cost. These attributes—along with a total trainer designed for all levels of instruction—from training solution of simulators, computer-based ab initio to advanced operational training. The academics and sustainable logistics—make the T-6C

T-6C was purpose-built for a wide range of training the ideal training solution for any air force in the world. capabilities, long-term reliability and cost-effective

The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force do not endorse Beechcraft or any defense contractors. Beechcraft.com The legacy of the T-6. The capability of the 21st century.

Beechcraft delivered its first military aircraft in 1936. That philosophy carried over to the T-6 series, which we

We’ve been engineering and manufacturing for began delivering in 2000 after being awarded the Joint

militaries around the world ever since—especially Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program for the

training aircraft. In 1950, we developed the T-34 series U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. Since then, additional

that incorporated all of the controls and characteristics military programs worldwide, including NATO Flying

of heavier, more advanced combat aircraft, but with Training in Canada, the Hellenic Air Force of Greece, the

minimal operating and maintenance costs. Israeli Air Force, the Iraqi Air Force, the Royal Moroccan

Air Force and the Mexican Air Force, have chosen the

T-6 and its derivatives as their primary trainers.

T-34 The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force do not endorse Beechcraft or any defense contractors. Beechcraft.com Capable Affordable Proven To replicate the experience of flying modern, agile With an affordable price and a low operating cost, The T-6 is the most proven flight trainer in the history aircraft, the T-6C includes an advanced Esterline CMC the T-6C is the ideal flight training solution for air of military flight. More than 800 T-6 aircraft are in all-glass cockpit, a SparrowHawk HUD and a Pratt forces around the world. Its advanced aerobatic ability the field around the globe with more than 2 million

& Whitney PT6A‑68 turboprop engine. It has a trim encourages simulated combat training tasks that were accumulated fleet flight hours. Every pilot in the aid device and power management unit that reduce previously only accomplished in far more expensive U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and student workload caused by propeller torque and jet aircraft. The T-6C is capable of a rate of effort of U.S. Coast Guard trains in a Beechcraft aircraft. airspeed changes. Couple those advances with its 850 hours per year with a minimal amount of ground- The T-6C is fully FAA-certified. It’s also United States hands-on throttle and stick (HOTAS) flight controls, and support equipment to maintain the aircraft. Its first Military-qualified with an on-board oxygen-generating the result is an aircraft that feels and flies like a jet. major inspection occurs at 18,720 hours. system, ejection-seat survival kit, HUD, UFCP and

An enhanced version of our T-6C trainer, the T-6C+ embedded synthetic training. The flight load on the adds an FN Herstal stores management system to complete structure of the T-6C has been tested to train pilots to employ gravity-dropped bombs, 2.75" 56,160 hours. That’s three times the USAF-required rockets and .50-caliber machine guns. The aircraft also 18,720 design-life hours. There are currently no depot- includes advanced avionics representative of current level Time Between Overhaul (TBO) requirements on and future combat/combat support aircraft. the T-6C airframe.

The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force do not endorse Beechcraft or any defense contractors. Beechcraft.com Step into the future of cockpit design.

Advanced Glass Cockpit Environmental Control System (ECS)

The state-of-the-art, all-digital, open-architecture The T-6C’s automatic ECS maintains a comfortable glass cockpit features three interchangeable color cockpit temperature while in flight, although manual

5"x7" active-matrix liquid-crystal multifunction displays temperature control remains possible. The ECS also

(MFDs) driven by two integrated avionics computers. keeps the cabin pressurized and uses an Anti-G

These displays prepare students for complex, tailored system to maintain pilot effectiveness. missions that impart valuable weapons training and information management skills necessary for the next-generation pilot.

Integrated Avionics

The primary flight display (PFD), navigation (NAV), engine-indicating and crew-alerting system—as capabilities—are all provided by the T-6C’s integrated well as advanced mission functions such as a avionics. The backup flight instrument is an all-in-one tactical situation display and MIL-STD 1787 head-up device combining all essential flight cues in one easy- display (HUD) with F-16 or F/A-18 selectable display to-read active-matrix liquid-crystal display.

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To bridge the gap between academics and actual media-integrated lectures, and computer-based

sorties, Beechcraft provides the T-6 Ground-Based training and training management systems. Altogether,

Training System (GBTS)—an integral part of the we’ve delivered 126 GBTS Aircrew Training Devices

T-6 Total Training System. The JPATS training system that operate at a 99% or better mission-effectiveness

built for the T-6 aircraft is the largest and most rate. Our T-6 simulators are ideal for training cockpit

successful flying training system in the world, utilizing and emergency procedures—all in a safe, controlled,

proven, customizable pilot training courseware, efficient and cost-effective environment.

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SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD METRIC Wingspan 33 ft 5 in (10.2 m) AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS Length 33 ft 4 in 10.16 m Height 10 ft 8 in 3.25 m Wingspan 33 ft 5 in 10.2 m Wing Area 175.3 ft² 16.28 m² Engine 1,100 shp 1,100 shp Type Turboprop Turboprop Max. Takeoff Weight (MGTOW) 6,900 lb 3,130 kg Max. Landing Weight 6,900 lb 3,130 kg Basic Weight 5,150 lb 2,336 kg Total Internal Fuel 1,200 lb 544 kg Total Fuel w/2 External Tanks 2,054 lb 932 kg Overall Length For air crew training, the T-6 GBTS includes: Total Hardpoints 6 6 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m) NATO Standard Weapons Stations 6 6 Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) Desktop Avionics Trainer Ejection Seat Trainer AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Exactly replicates cockpit layout and aircraft Large touch-screen computer, with the T-6B/C avionics Realistic replica of Martin-Baker MKUS16LA ejection Basic Limits .67 Mach 316 KIAS performance with domed 270° x 70°-wide-field-of-view hosted on it: displays the three MFDs and Up Front seat: instructs pilots in correct hook-up and removal Basic Limits w/ Stores .67 Mach 316 KIAS system and a single-axis dynamic seat that provides Control Panel, allowing the student to touch the same of restraint and life-support systems without use of Max. G +7.0/-3.5 +7.0/-3.5 tactile simulation of inflight movements and sensations. buttons and receive the same result as in the aircraft. more expensive assets. Easily moved to classroom Max. Ferry Range 884nm 1,637 km or simulator facility. (without external fuel tanks) Max. Ferry Range Instrument Flight Training Device Egress Procedures Trainer 1,382 nm 2,559 km (with two external fuel tanks) Same cockpit layout, dynamic seat and performance as Replica forward cockpit, ejection seat and canopy. the OFT with direct-view 45° x 33°-field-of-view forward Includes pilot restraint, oxygen and G-suit hook-ups AVIONICS CAPABILITIES visual display. for practice of entry, egress and emergency GPS Navigation Yes Yes egress procedures. Flight Management System Yes Yes Unit Training Device Precision GPS Approach (WAAS LPV) Optional Optional Digital Terrain Elevation Data Optional Optional Same cockpit layout and performance as the OFT Inquire about the Beechcraft T-6C: Overall Height 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) for cockpit procedures training, normal ground and +1.316.676.0800 flight training procedures and basic instruments and emergency procedures training but without the dynamic seat.

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