After a “long and extremely professional evaluation” by Spain’s Ministry of Defense to select a training system for the country’s future military pilots, the Spanish Air Force chose the Swiss-produced Pilatus PC-21 training system, and has committed to receiving a total of 24 PC-21s to replace the Casa C-101 jet trainers they have used since 1980.
Spanish Air Force Buys 24 Pilatus PC-21s and Training System
Key Takeaways:
- Spain's Ministry of Defense has chosen the Swiss-produced Pilatus PC-21 training system, committing to 24 aircraft, simulators, and support in a contract worth over €200 million to replace its current jet trainers.
- The PC-21 is highlighted as a cost-effective and versatile integrated training solution, designed to reduce military pilot training expenses by over 50% through its fuel efficiency, wide training capabilities, and advanced onboard radar and weapons simulation.
- This significant order adds Spain to the nine air forces globally that have adopted the PC-21 since 2006, reaffirming Pilatus's success in providing a leading military training system.
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