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IA 63 Pampa (wallpaper 3). IA 63 Pampa aircraft images wallpaper gallery 3. IA 63 Pampa airplane pictures and images collection 3. With a fully upgraded cockpit and modern avionics suite, the new AT-63 under production in Argentina is setting a new standard for low-cost basic through advanced trainer and light attack aircraft. On June 19, 2001, Lockheed Martin presented this new aircraft during the Paris Air Show and is now offering it to customers worldwide. The Argentine Air Force signed an agreement with Military Planes Manufacturer of Cordoba for the purchase of 12 Pampa AT-63 pilot trainers- The production is scheduled to begin in 2003. The first jet prototype conducted the inaugural flight in early 2002. The aircraft worth 6 million dollars is being offered to Colombia, Greece and Venezuela. Argentine Naval Aviation signed a contract in February 2001 with Lockheed Martin for 8 Pampa pilot trainers. It is expected that the first aircraft will be delivered in March 2003. The idea is to start up the manufacturing of the place with the intention to export it to other countries such as Uruguay, Colombia and Israel. In 2001 some negotiations were also initiated in France. The new generation AT-63 maintains the ease of maintenance and airframe stability of the original version, IA 63 Pampa (wallpaper 3). IA 63 Pampa aircraft images wallpaper gallery 3. IA 63 Pampa airplane pictures and images collection 3. produced in the late 1980s as the IA-63, while adding advanced upgrades and additional combat capabilities. The new AT-63 features: A Honeywell TFE-731-2C turbofan engine with 3,500 pounds of thrust. A state-of-the-art avionics suite with a Digital 1553B MIL STD data bus, full systems redundancy, a glass cockpit, laser ring INS/GPS NAV, a mission computer and an integrated weapons system. Fully pressurized dual control cabin with a one-piece canopy that can be electrically fragilized in the event of ground emergency. The ejection sequence for the two zero-zero seats can be pre-selected. Four underwing plus one under fuselage weapons stations enabling air-to-air and air-to-ground light attack capability. The first upgraded prototype is flew at the end of this 2001, and serial production was scheduled to begin in late 2002. Over half of the AT-63’s components are manufactured in the United States, and the aircraft is fully supported by Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Logistics Centers. While the Argentine Air Force is the first customer for the new AT-63, other countries have expressed an interest, and the Argentine government is supportive of international sales of the aircraft. In addition to Latin America, export potential for the AT-63 exists in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. IA 63 Pampa (wallpaper 3). IA 63 Pampa aircraft images wallpaper gallery 3. IA 63 Pampa airplane pictures and images collection 3.