ARMED & DANGEROUS: Hawker Beechcraft ready to meet light attack mission

摘要

Hawker Beechcraft is deep into developing the capabilities of its AT-6B 'Coyote' light attack platform. While the LAS requirement comprises 20 new light turboprop strike platforms for the Afghan AF, the USAF's associated Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance (LAAR) program covers 15 aircraft and is part of the current FY2011 budget. The USAF is expected to purchase the 15 aircraft for Stateside training requirements in support of exports. Derek Hess, Hawker Beeehcraft's director of AT-6 development programs, exclusively told Combat Aircraf: 'As part of the ongoing LAS request for proposals we participated in a systems demonstration phase in January, where we demonstrated the key performance capabilities [of the AT-6B].'