Bangladesh Aeronautical Centre

The corporation is primarily involved in designs, modernization, integration, and assembly of aircraft and avionics systems for the Bangladesh military.

[5] The corporation is strictly restricted from exporting any technologies or products without consent to the Ministry of Defence and Bangladesh Air Force.

[9][10] The BBT-2, a military basic trainer and light attack aircraft, is the result of a collaboration between Bangladesh Aeronautical Centre (BAC) and Aermacchi, a subsidiary of Leonardo.

Sporting a retractable tricycle landing gear and low wing arrangement, this modern aircraft is powered by a Rolls-Royce M250 340 kW turboprop engine, achieving a maximum speed of 354 km/h, a range of 1,000 km, and a service ceiling of approximately 6,500 m. With a two-person crew capacity, the BBT-2 can also accommodate two additional passengers or a stretcher with a patient during emergencies.

Fitted with advanced avionics and safety gear from US and European suppliers, such as Honeywell, Garmin, and Martin-Baker, this side-by-side seat military trainer is undergoing test flights.