Iraq May Spend $790 Million on Beechcraft AT-6C Strike Aircraft
Iraq is the first announced customer for the AT-6.
The first production Beechcraft AT-6C light strike aircraft flew for the first time last August. Iraq is likely to buy 24 in a deal worth $790 million. (Photo: Beechcraft)
The first production Beechcraft AT-6C light strike aircraft flew for the first time last August. Iraq is likely to buy 24 in a deal worth $790 million. (Photo: Beechcraft)

The U.S. has approved an Iraqi request for 24 Beechcraft AT-6C Texan II turboprop strike aircraft. Together with associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support, the sale would be worth an estimated $790 million. Iraq is the first announced customer for the AT-6, which lost the controversial U.S. Air Force contest for a Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft to the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano.

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