Guess the potential of the Navy deal could be quite a bit better than what KSN simply reported. It's still not Army helicopter levels, but still.
WBJ - Textron Aviation's newest defense win could grow past $675M
WBJ - Textron Aviation's newest defense win could grow past $675M
According to a contract announcement from the Navy, the contract allows for the procurement of up to 64 of the King Air 260 twin-engine turboprops to push the total potential value to $677 million.
Textron Aviation builds the King Air at its plant in east Wichita.
The aircraft will be called the T-54A with the Navy and will be used to replace the T-44 Pegasus, which is an older King Air model originally manufactured by Beechcraft.
The upgraded King Air 260 variant was originally introduced in 2020 as part of a broader refurbishment of the company’s turboprop portfolio.
Textron Aviation, now the parent of both Beechcraft and Cessna, will also provide support, spare equipment and initial training on the T-54A.
Deliveries are expected to run from 2024 to 2026.
Textron Aviation builds the King Air at its plant in east Wichita.
The aircraft will be called the T-54A with the Navy and will be used to replace the T-44 Pegasus, which is an older King Air model originally manufactured by Beechcraft.
The upgraded King Air 260 variant was originally introduced in 2020 as part of a broader refurbishment of the company’s turboprop portfolio.
Textron Aviation, now the parent of both Beechcraft and Cessna, will also provide support, spare equipment and initial training on the T-54A.
Deliveries are expected to run from 2024 to 2026.
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