T-6 Texan II 459th Flying Training Squadron Twin Dragons import_2022_03_16_042026 in part to find a

in part to find a replacement for the venerable Beech 18

06 or 700 mph @ 43

The last Voodoo retired in 1986

However the 200 was restricted by its relatively short range

T-6 Texan II 459th Flying Training Squadron Twin Dragons import_2022_03_16_042026 in part to find aT 6 Texan II USAF 459th FTS airplane model. The Raytheon Aircraft Company [formerly Beechcraft] T 6A Joint Primary Air Training System (JPATS) turboprop is designed as a dedicated training aircraft possessing jet like handling characteristics. Replacing the Air Force's T 37 and the Navy's T 34C aircraft, which are 37 and 22 years old, respectively, the T 6A will offer better performance and significant improvements in training effectiveness, safety,