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
Textron Aviation Defense announced the delivery of five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force at Phan Thiet Airbase. This marks the first delivery of a total 12-aircraft order under a Foreign Military Sales program between the U.S. Air Force and Vietnam ADAF, contracted in August 2022. The complete fleet delivery is expected by mid-2025.
The contract includes ground support equipment, spare engines, parts, life support equipment, and technical support. Vietnam becomes the 14th nation to adopt the T-6C Texan II platform, strengthening the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Textron Aviation Defense ha annunciato la consegna di cinque aerei Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System alla Forza Aerea di Difesa del Vietnam presso la base aerea di Phan Thiet. Questo segna la prima consegna di un ordine totale di 12 aerei nell'ambito di un programma di Vendite Militari Esterne tra l'U.S. Air Force e la Vietnam ADAF, contratto nell'agosto 2022. La consegna completa della flotta è prevista entro la metà del 2025.
Il contratto include attrezzature di supporto a terra, motori di ricambio, parti, attrezzature di sopravvivenza e supporto tecnico. Il Vietnam diventa la 14ª nazione ad adottare la piattaforma T-6C Texan II, rafforzando la Partnership Strategica Completa tra Stati Uniti e Vietnam nella regione dell'Indo-Pacifico.
Textron Aviation Defense anunció la entrega de cinco aviones Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System a la Fuerza Aérea de Defensa del Vietnam en la base aérea de Phan Thiet. Esto marca la primera entrega de un pedido total de 12 aviones bajo un programa de Ventas Militares Exteriores entre la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU. y la Vietnam ADAF, contratado en agosto de 2022. Se espera que la entrega completa de la flota se complete para mediados de 2025.
El contrato incluye equipos de soporte en tierra, motores de repuesto, piezas, equipos de supervivencia y soporte técnico. Vietnam se convierte en la 14ª nación en adoptar la plataforma T-6C Texan II, fortaleciendo la Asociación Estratégica Integral entre EE. UU. y Vietnam en la región del Indo-Pacífico.
텍스트론 항공 방어 부문은 베트남 공군의 판 티엣 공군 기지에 비치크래프트 T-6C 텍산 II 통합 훈련 시스템 항공기 5대를 인도했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 2022년 8월 체결된 미국 공군과 베트남 공군 간의 외국 군사 판매 프로그램에 따른 총 12대 항공기 주문의 첫 번째 인도입니다. 전체 항공기 배달은 2025년 중반까지 완료될 것으로 예상됩니다.
계약에는 지상 지원 장비, 예비 엔진, 부품, 생명 유지 장비 및 기술 지원이 포함되어 있습니다. 베트남은 T-6C 텍산 II 플랫폼을 채택한 14번째 국가로, 인도-태평양 지역에서 미국-베트남 포괄적 전략적 파트너십을 강화하고 있습니다.
Textron Aviation Defense a annoncé la livraison de cinq avions Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System à la Force Aérienne de Défense du Vietnam à la base aérienne de Phan Thiet. Cela marque la première livraison d'une commande totale de 12 avions dans le cadre d'un programme de ventes militaires étrangères entre l'U.S. Air Force et la Vietnam ADAF, contracté en août 2022. La livraison complète de la flotte est attendue d'ici la mi-2025.
Le contrat comprend des équipements de soutien au sol, des moteurs de rechange, des pièces, des équipements de survie et un soutien technique. Le Vietnam devient la 14e nation à adopter la plateforme T-6C Texan II, renforçant le Partenariat Stratégique Complet entre les États-Unis et le Vietnam dans la région Indo-Pacifique.
Textron Aviation Defense kündigte die Lieferung von fünf Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System Flugzeugen an die Luftabwehr des Vietnam an der Luftbasis Phan Thiet an. Dies ist die erste Lieferung einer insgesamt 12-Flugzeug-Bestellung im Rahmen eines Programms für ausländische Militärverkäufe zwischen der U.S. Air Force und den vietnamesischen ADAF, das im August 2022 vereinbart wurde. Die vollständige Lieferung der Flotte wird bis Mitte 2025 erwartet.
Der Vertrag umfasst Bodenunterstützungsausrüstung, Ersatzmotoren, Teile, Überlebensausrüstung und technischen Support. Vietnam wird die 14. Nation, die die T-6C Texan II-Plattform annimmt, was die umfassende strategische Partnerschaft zwischen den USA und Vietnam in der Indo-Pazifik-Region stärkt.
- Secured major military contract for 12 T-6C aircraft with Vietnam
- Expands international market presence as 14th nation adopts T-6C platform
- Contract includes comprehensive support package and equipment
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The delivery of five T-6C Texan II aircraft to Vietnam marks a significant milestone in Textron's international defense business expansion. While the direct financial impact of this 12-aircraft deal isn't disclosed, the strategic importance is substantial. Vietnam becomes the 14th nation to adopt the T-6 platform, strengthening Textron's position in the military trainer market and potentially opening doors for future defense contracts in the growing Indo-Pacific region.
The Foreign Military Sales program typically includes high-margin components beyond just aircraft, such as support equipment, spare parts and technical services. This comprehensive package suggests a meaningful revenue stream over several years. However, relative to Textron's
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The Beechcraft T-6C Texan II is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
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The initial USAF FMS contract award features three T-6C ITS aircraft, site survey, ground support equipment, two spare engines, spare parts, personal life support equipment, external fuel tanks and pylons, aircraft ferry, program support and country specific technical orders. Subsequent contract awards increased the ADAF fleet of T-6C aircraft to twelve.
About the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is the world’s premier military flight trainer. Backed by more than 90 years of experience delivering more than 250,000 aircraft worldwide, the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II’s low acquisition, operating and sustainment costs enable global air forces to fast-track pilot production. With an installed base that more than quadruples its closest competitor, the family of Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft has been the world’s number one Integrated Training System (ITS) for more than 20 years. The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II capitalizes on an active production line with an industry-leading Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) rating of 10 as well as a proven supply chain and the affordability of 85 percent parts commonality with the Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine. To date, the global fleet of more than 1,000 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft has surpassed 5 million flight hours across 14 nations and two NATO flight schools.
A vital asset, the T-6 empowers global pilot training across the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Flight Training program in
About Textron Aviation Defense LLC
With a legacy of thousands of proven Beechcraft and Cessna Integrated Training Systems produced and missionized in America’s Heartland since WWII, military customers turn to Textron Aviation Defense when they need airborne solutions for their critical missions. Provider of the world’s foremost military flight trainer, Textron Aviation Defense equips militaries worldwide and leads in low acquisition, sustainment and training costs. The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft has logged more than 5 million hours across two NATO military flight schools and fourteen countries since 2001. Textron Aviation Defense is a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.
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