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Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft

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Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft

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Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft


Brought to you by the same company that delivered the U.S. Air Force T-6A and U.S. Navy T-6B, the Beechcraft® AT-6 Wolverine is a multi-mission aircraft system designed to meet a wide variety of warfighter needs and accommodating 95 percent of the aircrew population. World-class Lockheed Martin A-10C mission computer with CMC Esterline glass cockpit and flight management systems command the AT-6 Wolverine. The AT-6 provides the most powerful allied-compatible ISR and targeting suite available with an L3 Wescam MX-15D multi-sensor suite, which provides color and IR cameras, laser designator, laser illuminator and laser rangefinder. It has demonstrated light attack capabilities and full compatibility with U.S. and NATO Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) systems.

Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft

The AT-6 Wolverine employs a broad range of weapons that no other light attack aircraft can match. Capable of operating with a staggering array of weapons and external fuel carriage configurations, including the flexibility to tailor weapons configurations. In addition, the AT-6 Wolverine was the first fixed-wing aircraft to employ 2.75″ laser-guided rockets successfully. The AT-6 Wolverine has a higher airspeed and Mach envelope for carriage and employment of external systems than other light attack aircraft. Its seven hardpoints allow the AT-6 Wolverine more than 13 general purpose and precision munitions to meet the demanding requirements of close air support and light attack missions. The AT-6 Wolverine can accommodate more than 66 standard load configurations as well as its non-standard asymmetric configurations.

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Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft

This mission ready aircraft leverages significant Department of Defense investment in people, platforms and programs to meet Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance requirements. The AT-6 Wolverine covers a wide-mission spectrum that includes training, manned Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and light precision attack. Its non-traditional capabilities are ideal for internal defense and civil support missions.The selection of the Beechcraft AT-6 will enhance the host country’s Counterinsurgency (COIN) Precision Attack & ISR Aircraft. The Beechcraft team is the best solution for a high capability, low cost Counterinsurgency (COIN) Precision Attack & ISR Aircraft.

Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft

Combat Mission Systems: Lockheed Martin A-10C Missions System, CMC Class Cockpit & Flight Management System and Night Vision (NVIS) Compatible
MX-15D Sensor POD: IR with 4-step zoom, Color daylight camera and Laser designator/ illuminator/ rangefinder/ Spot Tracker
Communications Suite: Two ARC-210 Radios, Encrypted Voice, Iridium Cell Satellite Communications and WAAS/LPV GPS Precision Approach
Weapons Integration: HMP-400 .50 Caliber Gun x 2, 250/500 lb General Purpose/Guided Bombs, Guided/Unguided 2.75 rockets and AGM-114
Self Protection: ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System, ALE-47 Countermeasures, AAR-47 Missile Warning and Armor Protection for Cockpit, Fuel Tank, Engine.

Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Light-attack Aircraft

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