Air Force to buy trainer with ejection seats, black boxes
Key facts
- Air Force to buy trainer with ejection seats, black boxes
- T-34 crash kills two pilots; Air Force says plane is serviceable, will buy trainer
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 3, 2026
Direct answer
T-34 crash kills two pilots; Air Force says plane is serviceable, will buy trainer
- Citation
- Air Force to buy trainer with ejection seats, black boxes (June 3, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 3, 2026
T-34 crash kills two pilots; Air Force says plane is serviceable, will buy trainer
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- 📰 Published: June 3, 2026 at 11:25
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A T-34 trainer crashed at Kaohsiung, killing two colonel pilots; Air Force says fleet is operational and will buy a new trainer
FAQ
What happened to the T-34 trainer?
It crashed at Kaohsiung, killing two pilots.
Is there a service-life concern for T-34?
Air Force says T-34 hasn't reached its limit.
What are the future procurement plans?
Add ejection seats and black boxes to aircraft.
Who maintains the T-34 fleet?
Hanxiang Company maintains it under contract.
When will new aircraft be acquired?
Will proceed as scheduled, no exact date given.