TRU Simulation Delivers Beechcraft T-6C Operational Flight Trainer To Tunisian Air Force

By Godson Umejiego, Bureau Chief, The Americas

A Textron Inc.  company TRU Simulation + Training Inc.,recently announced delivery of the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to the Tunisian Air Force. Additional items delivered with the OFT include a Computer Based Training (CBT) Lab with eight workstations, two Avionics Desktop Trainings (ADTs) and field services. The OFT will be the first device of its kind within the region and will support flight training needs at the Sfax Air Base in Sfax, Tunisia.

TRU Simulation, an affiliate of Textron Aviation Defense LLC, the manufacturer of the Beechcraft T-6C, designs, manufactures and delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for civil and defense customers.

“As the first TRU-built Beechcraft T-6C OFT in the region, this marks a significant milestone in TRU Simulation’s commitment to advancing aviation training technology globally. The dedication and expertise of our team have been crucial in achieving this milestone, and I am immensely proud of their hard work and commitment to excellence,” said vice president and general manager, TRU Simulation Jerry Messaris. “It is a privilege to commemorate the integration of the device into the Tunisian Air Force.”

The Beechcraft T-6C OFT equips pilots with procedural and instrument flight training across multiple scenarios and operations. Device features include a realistic cockpit with real aircraft hardware, a visual system with 70 degrees vertical by 270 degrees horizontal field of view, and a dynamic seat with onset and disturbance queues. The OFT will be used to train pilots and maintenance professionals following the delivery of all eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force.