The M-346N is being offered as a “ready-now” solution, based on the original M-346 aircraft developed by Leonardo, to train ...

Textron Aviation Defense LLC is offering the Beechcraft M-346N jet as a "ready-now" solution the U.S. Navy UJTS program.

We talked with Leonardo and Textron Aviation Defense, which are proposing the M-346N as replacement for the T-45 Goshawk for the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System.

The M-346N would receive some minor tweaks and additional capabilities to support at-sea training operations. (Photo: Leonardo) Leonardo and Textron’s joint effort to introduce the M-346N aircraft ...