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History-Making Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Sale Supports the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Advances U.S. Interests in the Indo-Pacific Region
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Textron Aviation | Delivery of Cutting-Edge Training Aircraft Expands U.S.-Vietnam Security Cooperation - photo by Photo: Business Wire
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2024-- Textron Aviation Defense today announced the arrival of five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) aircraft in support of the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) pilot training program at Phan Thiet Airbase. The historic delivery of the first of 12 T-6C Texan II ITS aircraft highlights the on-time fulfillment of the inaugural Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program established between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and the ADAF. Contracted in August 2022, the full fleet of 12 T-6C aircraft is anticipated to be delivered by mid-2025.