Cirrus Aircraft has received a vote of confidence from the U.S. Air Force in the form of a fleet order for 25 single-engine SR20s for the Air Force Academy’s cadet training program. The Academy will take delivery of the airplanes — designated as T-53A trainers in the customized configuration — starting this summer and continuing through 2012.
Air Force Academy Buying 25 Cirrus SR20 Trainers
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force has placed an order for 25 Cirrus SR20 single-engine aircraft, designated T-53A trainers, for its Academy's cadet training program.
- This significant contract demonstrates the Air Force's confidence in Cirrus Aircraft, especially after its recent sale to a Chinese manufacturing consortium.
- The SR20s were selected after a year-long evaluation, meeting or exceeding the Air Force's performance and operational criteria for trainer fleet replacement.
- Each T-53A trainer will be equipped with advanced safety features, including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics.
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