The US Marine Corps has placed an additional order for a Beechcraft King Air 360CER utility aircraft, designated the UC-12W+, from Textron Aviation. The $18.6 million contract was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command, also known as NAVAIR.

The order covers a single aircraft plus an initial package of spare parts, with delivery scheduled for 2028. It follows earlier UC-12W purchases as the Marine Corps works through the program.

According to Textron Aviation, the UC-12W aircraft are replacing the Marine Corps' legacy non-deployable UC-12F, UC-12M and UC-35D utility aircraft. The fleet operates from Marine Corps Air Stations and transportation squadrons, including Camp Pendleton in California.

The King Air 360CER is a twin-turboprop used for utility and transport missions, giving the service a modern platform for moving personnel and cargo between bases.

Source: Aerospace Manufacturing and Design