SOCOM Set To Buy New Nonstandard Aviation Aircraft

C-146A. Credit: U.S. Special Operations Command

C-146A

Credit: U.S. Special Operations Command
U.S. Special Operations Command is going to refresh its nonstandard aviation fleet beginning in fiscal 2027 as its current fleet approaches the end of its service life. SOCOM flies 16 C-146A Wolfhounds, modified Dornier 328 turboprops, as of fiscal 2026. The aircraft have been continuously deployed...
Brian Everstine

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

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