Tue, Oct 25, 2011
First Public Flight Demonstration For The Propose T-38
Replacement
The Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) made its first U.S. flight
demonstration over the weekend at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show.
The performance showcased the capabilities of the airplane that BAE
says delivers the 5th generation sensor and information management
skills needed by future U.S. fighter pilots.
The flight demonstration in Fort Worth is part of a National
Road Show launched in September by BAE Systems with an exclusive
strategic partnership announcement with Northrop Grumman - the
original manufacturer of the T-38 - to compete in the U.S. Air
Force's "T-X" program for the replacement of the aging T-38 trainer
with the Hawk Advanced Jet Training System (AJTS).
BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman plan to offer the Hawk AJTS,
which would be manufactured in the United States with the
involvement of a strong U.S. supply chain. BAE Systems will prime
this pursuit and Northrop Grumman will serve as the manufacturing
partner for the new Hawk aircraft. "The Hawk AJTS is the world's
most successful and proven advanced jet training system; in service
and ready now to meet the needs of the U.S. Air Force," said Robert
Wood, Vice President and lead for BAE Systems' Hawk Advanced Jet
Training System Team. "Today's flight demonstration in Fort Worth,
coupled with our Demonstration Trailer, provides a unique
opportunity to highlight this low-risk, low-cost solution as a
potential replacement for the T-38."
The Hawk AJTS National Road Show features a demonstration
trailer that showcases video, simulations and interactive exhibits,
including a cockpit simulator, illustrating the unique features of
the Hawk AJTS. It will be on display at air shows, trade shows and
conferences across the country
Over 900 Hawk aircraft have been sold, or are on order to date,
to 18 countries and the aircraft is currently helping produce
highly trained pilots around the world. The Hawk is the future
lead-in fast jet trainer for the F-35 for the U.S. Navy, and Marine
Corps, the UK, Canada and Australia. (Photos courtesy
BAE)
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