Boeing launches T-7 Red Hawk EMD phase with US Air Force test flight
The test flight means Boeing has completed the cockpit upgrades on the EMD aircraft to meet USAF standards. (Photo: Boeing)
The successful test of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet by Boeing and the US Air Force is a significant milestone for the beleaguered T-X programme.
The USAF has completed its first test flight with the Boeing-made T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, the manufacturer announced on 28 June.
USAF and Boeing test pilots validated the digitally designed, built and tested T-7's key aspects and features during a 63-minute flight.
The jet is one of five engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) aircraft that will be delivered to Air Education and Training Command for further testing.
Saab is responsible for developing and producing the aft section for T-7A, including for the EMD jets.
‘The stable performance of the aircraft and its advanced cockpit and systems are game changers
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 2 free stories per week
- Daily news round-up email service
- Access to all Decisive Edge email newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from Training
-
![Southern Fenix rises in the Atacama Desert as militaries train together]()
Southern Fenix rises in the Atacama Desert as militaries train together
The exercise aimed to foster hemispheric collaboration and was the first deployment of the M142 HIMARS system in such training.
-
![New army training facility for NATO soldiers opens at Virginia navy base]()
New army training facility for NATO soldiers opens at Virginia navy base
The facility will make training for the ACFT significantly more comfortable and will aim to boost morale among troops.
-
![First RAAF pilot completes Ghost Bat training]()
First RAAF pilot completes Ghost Bat training
Designed as a multirole system to escort crewed aircraft, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat began development in 2013 and took its first flight in February 2021. The training of the first military pilot is a major milestone.
-
![New mixed reality pilot training delivers tactile advantage]()
New mixed reality pilot training delivers tactile advantage
The US Office of Naval Research has developed an approach that combines realistic buttons with virtual vistas.
-
![US and South Korea train together in North Korean threat readiness]()
US and South Korea train together in North Korean threat readiness
This year's Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises are informed by real-world geopolitics and likely threats.
