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Poland weighs A-29 Super Tucano and PC-21 to replace Orlik trainers

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Poland is evaluating Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano and Pilatus’ PC-21 as potential replacements for its PZL-130 TC-II Orlik training aircraft. Both turboprops have already been assessed by the Polish military as the country seeks a training system better suited to its requirements.

Discovered 2026-10-20T00:35:25.804130-07:00 | 2026-10-20T00:35:25.804130-07:00

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  • Poland is considering two different turboprop platforms for a military training role, putting a potential replacement competition on the radar of suppliers and defense planners.
  • Both aircraft have already been assessed by the Polish military, indicating the evaluation has progressed beyond an initial market scan; no selection or procurement decision is reported.

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