U.S. Air Force Welcomes First Operational T-7A Red Hawk on Dec. 5
The U.S. Air Force is set to welcome the first operational T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas on Dec. 5, 2023. This marks a significant step in the service's plan to revamp pilot training and replace its aging T-38 Talon fleet.
Named in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, the T-7A Red Hawk is being manufactured by Boeing, with defense plants in Missouri and Illinois involved in its production. The Air Force has invested $9.2 billion in the project since issuing a contract to Boeing in 2018.
The T-7A Red Hawk is designed to teach pilots how to fly fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft, making it a crucial upgrade from the T-38 Talon, which was designed for third-generation jets. The Air Force aims to incorporate collaborative combat aircraft training into the T-7A Red Hawk's syllabus, reflecting the evolving nature of modern warfare.
Once the T-7A Red Hawk enters full-rate production, the Air Force plans to bring on between 48 and 60 new aircraft per year. The first student pilots are expected to begin training in the T-7A Red Hawk in about two years.
The arrival of the first operational T-7A Red Hawk signifies the Air Force's commitment to modernizing its pilot training. With its advanced capabilities and planned integration into pilot training operations, the T-7A Red Hawk is poised to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of Air Force pilots.
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