
T-7A Red Hawk
Future generations of U.S. Air Force pilots will train using this all-new advanced pilot training system.
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The T-7A Red Hawk is the new advanced pilot training system for the U.S. Air Force that will train the next generation of pilots for decades to come.
Building off the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, the T-7A Red Hawk pays tribute to the legends of the past and the heroes of the future.
An all-new training system purpose-built for the mission, the T-7A gives the U.S. Air Force a flexible design that can adapt as technologies and training needs change.
Rapid ejection seat changes.
Quicker, easier access at the right height.
Upright access to door and inspection points.
Maintenance control panel on same side, everything within reach.
Four people can have it changed before lunch.
Simplified supply chain for rudders, stabilators and actuators.
Sept. 16, 2019 | U.S. Air Force announces the official service name of the aircraft as the T-7A Red Hawk |
Aug. 6, 2019 | Boeing T-X conducts its 100th flight |
July 1, 2019 | Boeing T-X makes its first, official Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) flight test |
Sept. 27, 2018 | Boeing Wins U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract |
Sept. 18, 2017 | Saab Offers U.S. Based Production Capability for T-X Trainer Aircraft |
June 26, 2017 | Boeing submits flight test data for T-X proposal – two days ahead of schedule |
May 15, 2017 | Boeing selects St. Louis for T-X final assembly and checkout |
April 27, 2017 | Both Boeing T-X aircraft take to the skies, together in flight |
April 24, 2017 | Second Boeing T-X makes first flight |
April 20, 2017 | Second Boeing T-X aircraft taxis |
March 28, 2017 | Boeing submits U.S. Air Force Advanced Pilot Training System proposal—two days ahead of schedule |
March 24, 2017 | Boeing T-X completes four flights in one day—demonstrating maturity of design |
March 2, 2017 | Tweet: Second Boeing T-X aircraft completes production |
Jan. 23, 2017 | Boeing T-X achieves multiple days of three flights a day |
Dec. 21, 2016 | Boeing T-X completes second flight |
Dec. 20, 2016 | Boeing T-X completes first flight, validates design for Air Force requirements |
Dec. 15, 2016 | Boeing T-X taxis |
Sept. 13, 2016 | Boeing reveals two production-ready aircraft, the cornerstone of the complete Boeing T-X advanced pilot training system |
Dec. 6, 2013 | Boeing and Saab sign a joint development agreement to compete for T-X with an all-new, purpose-built design |
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