BLUF
The CT-4 marks 50 years of service, having trained thousands of pilots worldwide. Its reliability, aerobatic performance, and design innovations continue to shape military flight training and aerospace cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. More than 150 built.Learning Outcomes
- Understand the historical and ongoing role of the CT-4 in foundational pilot training and its contribution to regional air force interoperability.
- Evaluate how design simplicity, maintainability, and aerobatic capability influence training aircraft selection and pilot development pipelines.
- Appreciate the importance of enduring industry partnerships such as the NZ-Australia aviation link in sustaining regional aerospace capability and sovereign manufacturing expertise.
