Textron Aviation Defense LLC today announced a $143 million
contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for an Integrated
System in support of the 41st Wing light attack operations at
Chiang Mai Air Base. The historic contract — for eight Beechcraft
AT-6 Wolverine aircraft, ground support equipment, spare parts,
training and other equipment — establishes Thailand as the
international launch customer for the USAF’s latest light attack
aircraft. The work in support of this procurement will take place
at the company’s Wichita, Kansas facilities.
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From left to right: Thomas Hammoor,
president and chief executive officer of Textron Aviation Defense
LLC, hosts the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Air Marshal Pongsawat
Jantasarn, Chairman of the RTAF Procurement Committee, for the
signing of the official Thai contract procuring a fleet of 12
Beechcraft AT-6TH aircraft. Witnessing the contract signing are
Thomas Webster, Textron Aviation Defense regional sales director
for Asia Pacific, and RTAF Air Chief Marshal Chanon Mungthanya.
(Photo: Business Wire)
The Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine is designed and manufactured by
Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT)
company.
“We are honored the Royal Thai Air Force has competitively
selected the Beechcraft AT-6 to conduct a broad array of missions
in support of its border security and its anti-smuggling,
counter-narcotics and anti-human trafficking operations,” said
Thomas Hammoor, president and chief executive officer of Textron
Aviation Defense LLC. “The RTAF is a key U.S. security ally and
operator of one of the most advanced air forces in Asia Pacific.
Its extensive market research and stringent procurement process
sought the alignment of best cost, schedule, and performance to
replace its existing fleet of aging Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft and
advance the capabilities of its fleet with the latest
technology.”
The contract for the AT-6 — designated the Beechcraft AT-6TH in
Thailand — supports the modernization and interoperability
objectives at the forefront of the mutual defense cooperation
between the U.S. and Thailand. The contract also contributes to the
growth of Thailand’s aerospace industry detailed in the 10-year
Royal Thai Air Force Purchase and Development (P&D) Plan,
complies with requirements set forth by the Thai National
Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) and empowers RTAF light attack
aircrew with a vital technological advantage.
“RTAF pilots and concerned parties found the attributes of the
AT-6 procurement program extremely favorable,” stated AM Pongsawat
Jantasarn, RTAF’s chairman of the procurement committee. “It will
also benefit both Thai and U.S. mutual interests, strengthening the
enduring strategic partnership between our nations.”
The contract signing, witnessed by RTAF Air Chief Marshal Chanon
Mungthanya, aligns the procurement with the Thai government’s
S-Curve 11 strategy — a program that pioneers development of the
Thai domestic defense industry, cultivates diversity and supports
involvement across foreign and Thai companies.
The Beechcraft AT-6TH becomes the second RTAF procurement
contracted in support of S-Curve 11. The first procurement under
the new strategy was the Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II, awarded in
2020. The Ministry of Defense supports the S-Curve 11 strategy and
the two procurements.
Textron Aviation Defense training of RTAF maintenance
professionals is set to begin in Thailand in 2023, while pilot
training is set to begin in Wichita in 2024. The Beechcraft AT-6TH
will join the Royal Thai fleet in 2024.
About the Beechcraft AT-6TH & Beechcraft AT-6E
Wolverine
Purpose-built for light attack, counter-insurgency and
Countering Violent Extremist Organizations (C-VEO) missions, the
high performance, low risk Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine capitalizes on
the proven heritage of the T-6 Texan II and delivers 4th generation
capabilities at 2nd generation acquisition, operating and
sustainment costs. The U.S. Air Force is the first U.S. operator of
the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine and Thailand is the first
international operator.
About the Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II & Beechcraft T-6C
Texan II
Purpose-built for a wide range of capabilities, the Beechcraft
T-6 Texan II prepares military pilots for real world missions. Tens
of thousands of aviators worldwide have begun their aviation
careers in the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II. Textron Aviation Defense
designed each training capability – from initial pilot screens to
advanced operational training – to support military requirements,
equipping pilots with the expertise and confidence to graduate and
achieve success in their next phase of training. In operation
across two NATO military flight schools and 12 nations, the global
fleet of nearly 1,000 T-6s has surpassed 4.6 million flight hours
and achieves daily readiness rates of up to 91% among the
international T-6 fleet. Thailand is the first Asian nation and the
eleventh international fleet operator of the Beechcraft T-6 Texan
II.
About Textron Aviation Defense LLC
When military customers need airborne solutions for their
critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation Defense. With a
legacy of thousands of proven Integrated Training Systems (ITS) and
Integrated Weapon Systems (IWS) produced and missionized in
America’s Heartland since WWII, the family of Textron aircraft
equip militaries worldwide with the lowest acquisition, sustainment
and training costs on the market. Provider of the world’s leading
military flight trainer, the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II fleet of
nearly 1,000 aircraft has logged more than 4.5 million hours across
two NATO military flight schools and a dozen countries worldwide
since 2001. For more information, visit www.defense.txtav.com
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About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 90 years,
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our
collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands
to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our
customers. With a range that includes everything from business
jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission,
military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the
most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the
world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all
general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170
countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and
versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight.
For more information, visit www.txtav.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation +
Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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