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 selected the Swiss-produced Pilatus PC-21 training system, committing to 24 aircraft to replace its Casa C-101 jet trainers.
- The contract, valued over €200 million, includes the 24 single-engine turboprop PC-21 aircraft, simulators, spare parts, and logistics support as part of an integrated training system.
- The Pilatus PC-21 is designed to significantly reduce military pilot training costs, potentially by over 50 percent, due to its fuel efficiency and versatile training capabilities that bridge the gap between elementary and lead-in fighter training.
- Key features like embedded radar simulation and an integral datalink system allow for realistic tactical training and simulated weapons deployment without the extra costs associated with practice weapons and air-to-ground ranges.
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