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Air Force

Air Force Academy Selects Cirrus SR20 For Airmanship Training Program

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

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The Air Force Academy has selected the Cirrus Aircraft SR20 single-engine turboprop for its Powered Flight Program to meet airmanship training requirements. The Air Force has awarded Cirrus a $6.1 million contract to deliver 25 SR20 aircraft beginning this summer and continuing through 2012. The trainer aircraft will be designated the T-53A. The T-53A will be equipped with an airframe parachute system, airbag seatbelts, integrated fuselage roll cage, cuffed wing design, Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics, and other active and…

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