MilitaryT-54A Marlin II
Trainer Aircraftconfirmed
The T-54A Marlin II is the US Navy's multi-engine training aircraft, a modified Beechcraft King Air 260 twin turboprop with upgraded avionics and digital cockpit displays. Selected in 2023 under the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) programme to replace the T-44C Pegasus, it reached initial operational capability in 2024. It provides advanced instrument and asymmetric-engine handling training for Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and allied student pilots before they move on to aircraft such as the P-8, E-2, KC-130 and MV-22. The contract covers up to 64 aircraft.
Specifications
| Type | Trainer Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) |
| Introduced | 2024 |
| Status | In service |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | confirmed |
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