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Raytheon CT-156 Harvard II

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A trio of CT-156 Harvard II trainers over in .

A trio of CT-156 Harvard II trainers over RCAF Station Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan.

The Raytheon CT-156 Harvard II is a trainer aircraft designed and manufactured by Raytheon. The CT-156 is used in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as several other air forces around the world. The Royal Canadian Navy uses it for Primary and Intermediate Joint Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training while the Royal Canadian Air Force uses it for Combat Systems Officer (CSO) training.

Variants[]

  • CT-156A: Standard version for the RCAF, RCN, and Hellenic Air Force
  • CT-156B: Upgraded version of the T-6A with a digital glass cockpit that includes a Head-Up Display (HUD), six multi-function displays (MFD) and Hands on Throttle And Stick (HOTAS).
    • CA-156B: Initial armed version of the CT-156B for primary weapons training or light attack roles. It has the same digital cockpit, but upgraded to include datalink and integrated electro-optical sensors along with several weapons configurations. Engine power is increased to 1,600 shp (1193 kW) with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-68D engine, and the structure is reinforced.
  • CT-156C: Upgraded version of the CT-156B with wing hard points, primarily designated for export sales.
  • CT-156D: Version of the CT-156B/C for the Royal Air Force for operational support, testing, utility, and chase plane roles.
  • CA-156E: Production armed version of the CT-156 for primary weapons training or light attack roles. Ordered by Thailand as the AT-156TH.

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