Textron AirLand, today unveiled Scorpion: the ‘’world’s most affordable tactical jet aircraft’’
Design and build and fly the world’s most affordable tactical jet aircraft
capable of performing lower-threat battlefield and homeland security missions,
was the objective of Textron AirLand, as of January 2012. In September 2013,
the objective is almost reached.
The Scorpion prototype, a versatile Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance
(ISR)/Strike aircraft platform, has been introduced during a press conference at the Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland.
(ISR)/Strike aircraft platform, has been introduced during a press conference at the Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland.
Pending the first flight scheduled to occur before the end of this year,
Connectikpeople has observed that, the Scorpion is designed to accommodate the
increasingly stringent budget constraints of the U.S. Department of Defense and
U.S. partner nations.
According to Textron AirLand, the Scorpion’s design is well matched to the
Air National Guard’s missions such as irregular warfare, border patrol,
maritime surveillance, emergency relief, counter-narcotics and air defense
operations.
‘’While
Scorpion’s lower acquisition price is an advantage, an equally important
benefit is the lower cost of operation over the aircraft’s full lifecycle.
Combining ease of maintenance and globally-available commercial components, the
Scorpion can significantly lower the customer’s total cost of ownership’’.
About Textron
Textron is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of
aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its
powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen,
Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee and Textron Systems.
About Textron AirLand, LLC
Textron AirLand, LLC is a joint venture between Textron Inc. and AirLand
Enterprises, LLC with the purpose of designing and manufacturing an affordable,
capable jet platform based on commercially available technologies and processes
for the tactical military jet aviation market
About AirLand Enterprises, LLC
AirLand Enterprises, LLC was formed by a group of experienced aerospace and
defense executives dedicated to bringing an effective, low-cost, ISR/Strike jet
to domestic and international military markets, replacing aging aircraft
and complimenting high-end multi-role fighters.
