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T-7A Red Hawk
The only digital, next-generation trainer on the market that meets modern training and low-cost needs</p>\r\n"}}">
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T-7A Red Hawk

The only digital, next-generation trainer on the market that meets modern training and low-cost needs

The T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new Advanced Pilot Training System (APTS) for the U.S. Air Force, with flexibility to evolve as technologies, missions and training needs change.</p>\r\n<p>Digitally designed, built and tested, the T-7A is a low-risk, leading-edge, live, virtual and constructive fifth-generation aircrew training system that delivers a multi-generational leap in capability to revolutionize and reinvigorate fighter pilot training.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-ae9a624397" class="cmp-text">

The T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new Advanced Pilot Training System (APTS) for the U.S. Air Force, with flexibility to evolve as technologies, missions and training needs change.

Digitally designed, built and tested, the T-7A is a low-risk, leading-edge, live, virtual and constructive fifth-generation aircrew training system that delivers a multi-generational leap in capability to revolutionize and reinvigorate fighter pilot training.

T-7A in flight
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Watch the T-7A’s first flight with a USAF pilot

A Multi-generational Leap in Pilot Training

The T-7A Red Hawk is the only digital, next-generation trainer on the market that possesses military certification and meets modern training, low-cost needs. Its digital design enables the cost-effective integration of advanced training capabilities that will drastically improve pilot training for the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots.</p>\r\n<p>The T-7A enhances warfighter training through:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Improved pilot readiness</strong>:&nbsp;The all-new advanced pilot training system uses high resolution ground-based training systems and simulators to deliver robust and realistic integrated live, virtual and constructive training capabilities.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Safety</strong>:&nbsp;Model-based engineering enabled testing throughout the aircraft’s design and build help ensure safety before the first flight. The T-7A’s cockpit egress system is the safest of any trainer.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Flexibility for any mission</strong>:&nbsp;With an Open Mission Systems architecture and digital fly-by-wire controls, the T-7A supports training for a wide variety of fighter and bomber pilots and can evolve as technologies, threats and training needs change.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong><em>“The T-38 is a true workhorse training Air Force fighter and bomber pilots for Air Education and Training Command, but the T-7A Red Hawk is a game changer, providing advanced mission systems, a glass touchscreen cockpit, stadium seating, and embedded training capability.”</em></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>– Col. Kirt Cassell, U.S. Air Force T-7A program manager</strong></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-02c7ce55f0" class="cmp-text">

The T-7A Red Hawk is the only digital, next-generation trainer on the market that possesses military certification and meets modern training, low-cost needs. Its digital design enables the cost-effective integration of advanced training capabilities that will drastically improve pilot training for the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots.

The T-7A enhances warfighter training through:

  • Improved pilot readiness: The all-new advanced pilot training system uses high resolution ground-based training systems and simulators to deliver robust and realistic integrated live, virtual and constructive training capabilities.
  • Safety: Model-based engineering enabled testing throughout the aircraft’s design and build help ensure safety before the first flight. The T-7A’s cockpit egress system is the safest of any trainer.
  • Flexibility for any mission: With an Open Mission Systems architecture and digital fly-by-wire controls, the T-7A supports training for a wide variety of fighter and bomber pilots and can evolve as technologies, threats and training needs change.

“The T-38 is a true workhorse training Air Force fighter and bomber pilots for Air Education and Training Command, but the T-7A Red Hawk is a game changer, providing advanced mission systems, a glass touchscreen cockpit, stadium seating, and embedded training capability.”

– Col. Kirt Cassell, U.S. Air Force T-7A program manager

T-7A takeoff

T-7A Red Hawk Technical Specifications

\r\n<tbody><tr><td><strong>Span</strong></td>\r\n<td>30.60 ft</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Centerline Length</strong></td>\r\n<td>46.0 ft</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Overall Length</strong></td>\r\n<td>47.73 ft</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Max Cross Section (With Acap)</strong></td>\r\n<td>37.7 ft<sup>2</sup></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Engine (As Drawn)</strong></td>\r\n<td>F404 Afterburning</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Fuel: Fuselage</strong></td>\r\n<td>4,500 lbs</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Expected Aircraft Performance / Envelope tested (as of Oct. 2023)<br>\r\n Max Mach<br>\r\n Max Alt<br>\r\n Max AoA<br>\r\n Max G</strong></td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;<br>\r\n0.975M<br>\r\n45 K ft.<br>\r\n30°<br>\r\n8 G</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="text-8499d3ecfc" class="cmp-text">
Span 30.60 ft
Centerline Length 46.0 ft
Overall Length 47.73 ft
Max Cross Section (With Acap) 37.7 ft2
Engine (As Drawn) F404 Afterburning
Fuel: Fuselage 4,500 lbs
Expected Aircraft Performance / Envelope tested (as of Oct. 2023)
Max Mach
Max Alt
Max AoA
Max G		  
0.975M
45 K ft.
30°
8 G

A Fully Integrated Training System

T-7A integrated training system
The T-7A represents the cornerstone of the complete Advanced Pilot Training System, which includes state-of-the-art ground-based training, the most advanced visual display systems ever fielded in a simulator and Integrated-Live, Virtual and Constructive (I-LVC) and Embedded training.</p>\r\n<p>The system is designed so that it can operate without a ground station or for untethered operations, which:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allows multiple aircraft to fly cooperatively or fly against one another</li>\r\n<li>Allows aircraft to fly against ground simulators</li>\r\n<li>Allows multiple pre-programmed mission scenarios which can be selected on the fly from the cockpit or controlled from the ground by a mission coordinator</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Students flying in the T-7A Red Hawk benefit from enhanced situational awareness, improved decision making, realistic preparation, improved safety and increased confidence compared to other training solutions.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-efe5d97c61" class="cmp-text">

The T-7A represents the cornerstone of the complete Advanced Pilot Training System, which includes state-of-the-art ground-based training, the most advanced visual display systems ever fielded in a simulator and Integrated-Live, Virtual and Constructive (I-LVC) and Embedded training.

The system is designed so that it can operate without a ground station or for untethered operations, which:

  • Allows multiple aircraft to fly cooperatively or fly against one another
  • Allows aircraft to fly against ground simulators
  • Allows multiple pre-programmed mission scenarios which can be selected on the fly from the cockpit or controlled from the ground by a mission coordinator

Students flying in the T-7A Red Hawk benefit from enhanced situational awareness, improved decision making, realistic preparation, improved safety and increased confidence compared to other training solutions.

Enabling Operational Readiness

With its purpose-built design, ease of access to maintenance panels and avionics compartments and increased reliability, the T-7A greatly reduces the impact of planned and unplanned maintenance to increase pilot proficiency, safety and force readiness.</p>\r\n<p>Additionally, the Red Hawk is designed around common subsystems with 4th and 5th-gen aircraft to allow for the use of existing maintenance infrastructure, further simplifying maintenance and sustainment for lower life cycle costs.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-50453f7929" class="cmp-text">

With its purpose-built design, ease of access to maintenance panels and avionics compartments and increased reliability, the T-7A greatly reduces the impact of planned and unplanned maintenance to increase pilot proficiency, safety and force readiness.

Additionally, the Red Hawk is designed around common subsystems with 4th and 5th-gen aircraft to allow for the use of existing maintenance infrastructure, further simplifying maintenance and sustainment for lower life cycle costs.

T-7A on runway

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    \r\n<tbody><tr><th>Date</th>\r\n<th>News Release</th>\r\n</tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td><strong>Nov 9 2023</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131354\" target=\"_blank\">First Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Arrives at Edwards Air Force Base to Begin U.S. Air Force Flight Testing</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sep 20 2023</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3531813/usaf-accepts-first-t-7-aircraft/\">USAF Accepts First T-7 Aircraft</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sep 13 2023</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131322\">Boeing, Red 6 Complete First Augmented Reality Test Flight</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Jun 28 2023</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131294\">Boeing Completes T-7A First Flight With U.S. Air Force</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Jun 20 2023</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131282\">Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Completes Taxi Tests</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Feb 28 2023</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131216\">Boeing Proposes T-7 Advanced Trainer for Australia’s Future Defence Pilots</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sep 21 2022</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131140\">Boeing, Red 6 to Advance Fighter Pilot Training with Augmented Reality</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Jun 16 2022</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131064\">Final Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk Development Jet Comes Together</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Oct 13 2021</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130941\">Boeing T-7A Teammate Saab Opens New U.S. Facility</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>May 13 2021</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130869\"> First T-7A Red Hawk Joined in Record Time, Thanks to Digital Design</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Feb 23 2021</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130830\">Boeing Begins T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer Production</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Dec 1 2020</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130776\">Boeing Starts Production of T-7A Weapons Systems Trainers, Operational Flight Trainer</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sep 14 2020</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2346441/secaf-unveils-new-eseries-classification-in-nod-to-departments-digital-future/\">SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Feb 27 2020</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2020-02-27-Boeing-T-7A-Crew-Shuts-Off-Restarts-Engine-in-Flight-to-Demonstrate-Reliability\">Boeing T-7A Crew Shuts Off, Restarts Engine in Flight to Demonstrate Reliability</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Oct 24 2019</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2019-10-24-Boeing-T-7A-Awarded-Aviation-Weeks-Game-Changer-Award\">Boeing T-7A Awarded Aviation Week’s “Game Changer Award”</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sept 27 2018</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-09-27-Boeing-Wins-U-S-Air-Force-T-X-Pilot-Training-Program-Contract\">Boeing Wins U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sept 18 2017</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://saabgroup.com/Media/news-press/news/2017-09/saab-offers-u.s.-based-production-capability-for-t-x-trainer-aircraft/\">Saab Offers U.S. Based Production Capability for T-X Trainer Aircraft</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sept 15 2017</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/09-15-17-Boeing-Selects-Triumph-Group-as-Major-Supplier-for-its-U-S-Air-Force-T-X-Offer\">Boeing Selects Triumph Group as Major Supplier for its U.S. Air Force T-X Offer</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>May 15 2017</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2017-05-15-Boeing-Assembly-of-Air-Force-T-X-in-St-Louis-to-Support-1-800-Jobs\">Boeing Assembly of Air Force T-X in St. Louis to Support 1,800 Jobs</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>April 24 2017</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2017-04-24-Second-Boeing-T-X-Aircraft-Takes-Flight\">Second Boeing T-X Aircraft Takes Flight</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Dec 20 2016</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2016-12-20-Boeing-T-X-Completes-First-Flight-Validates-Design-for-Air-Force-Requirements\">Boeing T-X Completes First Flight, Validates Design for Air Force Requirements</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sept 13 2016</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2016-09-13-Boeing-Reveals-First-Two-Aircraft-for-Air-Force-T-X-Competition\">Boeing Reveals First Two Aircraft for U.S. Air Force T-X Competition</a></td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="text-28eeaa3b46" class="cmp-text">
    Date News Release
    Nov 9 2023 First Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Arrives at Edwards Air Force Base to Begin U.S. Air Force Flight Testing
    Sep 20 2023 USAF Accepts First T-7 Aircraft
    Sep 13 2023 Boeing, Red 6 Complete First Augmented Reality Test Flight
    Jun 28 2023 Boeing Completes T-7A First Flight With U.S. Air Force
    Jun 20 2023 Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Completes Taxi Tests
    Feb 28 2023 Boeing Proposes T-7 Advanced Trainer for Australia’s Future Defence Pilots
    Sep 21 2022 Boeing, Red 6 to Advance Fighter Pilot Training with Augmented Reality
    Jun 16 2022 Final Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk Development Jet Comes Together
    Oct 13 2021 Boeing T-7A Teammate Saab Opens New U.S. Facility
    May 13 2021 First T-7A Red Hawk Joined in Record Time, Thanks to Digital Design
    Feb 23 2021 Boeing Begins T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer Production
    Dec 1 2020 Boeing Starts Production of T-7A Weapons Systems Trainers, Operational Flight Trainer
    Sep 14 2020 SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future
    Feb 27 2020 Boeing T-7A Crew Shuts Off, Restarts Engine in Flight to Demonstrate Reliability
    Oct 24 2019 Boeing T-7A Awarded Aviation Week’s “Game Changer Award”
    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
    Sept 15 2017 Boeing Selects Triumph Group as Major Supplier for its U.S. Air Force T-X Offer
    May 15 2017 Boeing Assembly of Air Force T-X in St. Louis to Support 1,800 Jobs
    April 24 2017 Second Boeing T-X Aircraft Takes Flight
    Dec 20 2016 Boeing T-X Completes First Flight, Validates Design for Air Force Requirements
    Sept 13 2016 Boeing Reveals First Two Aircraft for U.S. Air Force T-X Competition
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