Textron Preparing for Scorpion Light Attack Jet Manufacturing

Textron AirLand has started making preliminary decisions ahead of launching the production phase of the light attack and reconnaissance Scorpion jet.

A formal production launch depends on signing the first order, but Textron AirLand is already selecting suppliers for the production phase, a spokesman says.

Honeywell has been selected to deliver a turbofan engine – the TFE731-40AR-3S – for the twinjet. It is the same engine currently powering the developmental prototype.

In September, Textron Aviation chief executive Scott Ernest said a launch order for the Scorpion could be announced by the end of this year.

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