Airplanes 18 Sep 2016

Question 1

Aiplane 1

Answer 1

T-6A Texan II

Question 2

T-6A Manufacturer

Answer 2

Raytheon Corp.

Question 3

T-6A Function

Answer 3

Entry-Level Pilot Trainer

Question 4

T-6A Service Date

Answer 4

2001

Question 5

T-6A Speed

Answer 5

320 mph

Question 6

T-6A Crew

Answer 6

2

Question 7

T-6A Production

Answer 7

449

Question 8

Inventory

Answer 8

445

Question 9

Commentary

Answer 9

The Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) T-6A Texan II is based on the Swiss Pilatus PC-9 aircraft. The USAF is exploring the purchase of a light attack variant AT-6) for deployment in coordination with allied countries.

Question 10

Airplane 2

Answer 10

T-1A Jayhawk

Question 11

T-1A Jayhawk Manufacturer

Answer 11

Raytheon Corp.

Question 12

T-1A Jayhawk Function

Answer 12

Advanced Pilot Trainer

Question 13

T-1A Jayhawk Service Date

Answer 13

1993

Question 14

T-1A Jayhawk Speed

Answer 14

538

Question 15

T-1A Jayhawk Crew

Answer 15

3

Question 16

T-1A Jayhawk Production

Answer 16

180

Question 17

T-1A Jayhawk Inventory

Answer 17

178

Question 18

T-1A Jayhawk Commentary

Answer 18

First delivered to Reese AFB, Texas in 1992. First pilot training began in 1993. Used for specialized training involving tanker or airlift aircraft. Seats for two students and an instructor.