RNZAF Beechcraft Texans?

[HamiltonWest]

https://careers.airnz.co.nz/search?search=cvid-i5RC7

[HamiltonWest]

New Zealand Beechcraft T-6Cs on schedule
Beechcraft says the first two T-6C advanced trainers for the RNZAF will be delivered on schedule and will depart for their new home by the end of July.
http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/07/n...cs-on-schedule/

[HamiltonWest]

Chief Of Air Force
‏@CAF_NZ
Guess what are starting their journey home? @NZAirForce's first 2 @Beechcraft #T-6C_II Texans. Check out their route.
https://twitter.com/CAF_NZ/status/494574478005788672

[deeknow]

wicked !!!

[HamiltonWest]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesrona ... 127833245/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/egwu/14625530147/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/egwu/14809598754/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/egwu/14809636194/

[HamiltonWest]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/HKB170
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/HKB177

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (J7G @ Jun 12 2014,11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't know why they didn't just chuck it in a container or an AN, would have been much cheaper and possibly quicker.

The paint scheme looks terrible IMO.

Dont mind the paint , but i agree with you on the way they are arriving here.... risky as well.

[HamiltonWest]

http://t6tonz.wordpress.com/

[Ian Warren]

A stunning photo, be looking forward to see these display under the 'Red Checkers" banner, be nice to find out what they may add to them.

[deeknow]

Two more Texans have touched down after delivery flight...
http://mrcaviation.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/...reach-home.html

[Ian Warren]

They look very cool with the drop tanks, much more aggressive looking in those photos, now for the next airshow, I guess its 2015 Omaka

[HamiltonWest]

At present Approaching Raglan
HKB148
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Aircraft
HawkBeechcraftT-6C Texan II
Registration(C87F23)
NZ1403
Altitude
21,926 ft Vertical Speed
0 fpm
Speed
257 kt
Squawk
4423
http://www.flightradar24.com/HKB148/4e9ebe4

[HamiltonWest]

HKB176
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Aircraft(TEX2)
HawkBeechcraftT-6C Texan II
Registration(C87F26)
NZ1406
Altitude
22,008 ft Vertical Speed
0 fpm
Speed
263 kt
Squawk
4430
http://www.flightradar24.com/HKB176/4e9f20f

HKB170
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Aircraft(TEX2)
HawkBeechcraftT-6C Texan II
Registration(C87F27)
NZ1407
Altitude
27,988 ft Vertical Speed
0 fpm
Speed
312 kt
Squawk
4427
http://www.flightradar24.com/HKB170/4e9ee3c

[deaneb]

QUOTE (HamiltonWest @ Jan 31 2014,2:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Personally These are more interesting than T-6C's as Trainer's Go. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1401/S005...join-forces.htm

These are a bit advanced for ab-initio training. The Hawk was one of six aircraft shortlisted to replace the Strikemaster, but its cost and the fact it had a capability which almost exceeded the Skyhawk, meant it was dropped.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (deaneb @ Nov 28 2014,9:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The Hawk was one of six aircraft shortlisted to replace the Strikemaster, but its cost and the fact it had a capability which almost exceeded the Skyhawk, meant it was dropped.

Strangely this is one thing I pointed out for a replacement for the Skyhawk keeping Australian/NZ connections and there move into building the type would have made it cheaper for both countries to use Hawk or even lease .. but that is now ten plus years old and even the idea .. well dead.

[HamiltonWest]

QUOTE (deaneb @ Nov 28 2014,9:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

These are a bit advanced for ab-initio training. The Hawk was one of six aircraft shortlisted to replace the Strikemaster, but its cost and the fact it had a capability which almost exceeded the Skyhawk, meant it was dropped.