US Army Selects R66 Trainer
3 sources · first reported Yesterday
The US Army has selected M1 Support Services to provide rotary-wing flight instruction using the Robinson R66 light-single aircraft. The contract is worth $10 billion. The R66 will be used as the next rotary-wing trainer for the US Army.
Why it matters
The selection of the R66 as the next rotary-wing trainer is significant for the US Army's flight instruction program, which will impact the training of future army aviators. The $10 billion contract also highlights the importance of investing in military training and education.
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