The Boeing–Saab T-7 Red Hawk, [2] initially known as the Boeing T-X (later Boeing–Saab T-X), [3][4] is an American–Swedish transonic advanced jet trainer produced by Boeing with Saab. In September 2018, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected it for the T-X program to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon as the service's advanced jet trainer.

The T-X program is a United States Air Force development and acquisition program for a new two-seat jet trainer to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon. On 27 September 2018, the US Air Force selected the Boeing/Saab T-X entry to become its trainer aircraft. [1] The new aircraft was given the designation and name "T-7 Red Hawk" in September 2019. [2]

Aug 8, 2024 · The Boeing T-X aircraft, officially called the T-7A Red Hawk, is a new advanced training system being offered by Boeing in partnership with Saab for the T-X advanced pilot training programme of the US Air Force (USAF).

The Boeing T-X trainer aircraft has a clean-sheet design, with an airframe consisting of a single engine, twin tails, sophisticated cockpit stadium seating, and embedded training instrumentation.

Jul 1, 2019 · Boeing bet big on the T-X Advanced Trainer competition: The company put a lot of its own money on the line and counted on new design and manufacturing technologies to win the contract with an all-new aircraft, even as the Air Force pressed for a …

On July 1, 2019, Boeing announced that T-X aircraft N381TX flew the first official Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) flight test from Boeing’s St Louis plant in Missouri.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force awarded The Boeing Company a contract worth up to $9.2 billion for the Air Force's new training aircraft Sept. 27. The Air Force currently plans to purchase 351 T-X aircraft, 46 simulators, and associated ground equipment to replace the Air Education and Training Command's 57-year-old fleet of T-38C Talons.

Dec 20, 2016 · With one engine, twin tails, stadium seating and an advanced cockpit with embedded training, the Boeing T-X is more affordable and flexible than older, existing aircraft.

Sep 13, 2016 · LOUIS: Boeing and Saab unveiled their long-awaited entry for the Air Force’s next generation trainer, known as T-X, an intriguing mix of Super Hornet and a Gripen. The plane is designed to go...

Mar 3, 2025 · The Boeing T-X, now officially designated as the T-7A Red Hawk, is set to transform the future of U.S. Air Force pilot training. Designed to replace the aging fleet of T-38 …