Textron's Beechcraft AT-6E Achieves Military Type Certification

Textron's Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine has achieved Military Type Certification (MCT) from the U.S. Air Force, a certification benchmark that will allow for continued international sales of the light attack turboprop, according to the manufacturer.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, August 02, 2022 at 03:14 PM ET

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A U.S. Air Force AT-6E Wolverine taxis on the flightline at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force / Andrea Jenkins)

Key Takeaways:

Textron's Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine has achieved Military Type Certification (MTC) from the U.S. Air Force.
This certification is a significant benchmark, enabling expanded international sales for the light attack turboprop.
The AT-6E is a cost-effective, purpose-built armed reconnaissance aircraft designed for missions in permissive environments, offering significantly lower operating costs than advanced fighters.
The Royal Thai Air Force is the inaugural international customer, purchasing eight AT-6TH Wolverines for border security and anti-smuggling operations.

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Textron’s Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine has achieved Military Type Certification (MCT) from the U.S. Air Force, a certification benchmark that will enable continued international sales of the light attack turboprop, according to the manufacturer.

The two-seater, purpose-built, armed-reconnaissance variant of the T-6 Texan II trainer is designed and built by Textron Aviation Defense (NYSE: TXT) in Wichita, Kansas, and is currently being evaluated by the Air Force for its utility in permissive environments.