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 Air Force has selected the Swiss-produced Pilatus PC-21 training system, committing to 24 turboprop aircraft to replace its long-serving Casa C-101 jet trainers.
- The contract, valued at over €200 million, includes the PC-21 aircraft, simulators, spare parts, and logistics support, marking a significant international order for Pilatus.
- The PC-21 offers an integrated training system designed to reduce military pilot training costs by over 50%, primarily through its fuel efficiency and advanced embedded radar and weapon simulation capabilities.
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