U.S. Navy’s T-54A Trainer Reaches IOC

Brian Everstine June 09, 2025
T-54A. Credit: U.S. Navy

T-54A

Credit: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy’s new multi-engine trainer reached initial operational capability (IOC) in May, the service announced June 9. The Textron T-54A Merlin II is replacing the aging T-44C Pegasus to provide Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and allied training for multi-engine platforms such as the P-8A, E...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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