Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet Takes Maiden Flight, Poised to Compete with China's JF-17
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Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft, developed in collaboration with Saab, successfully completed its first flight with the US Air Force (USAF). The flight, which lasted over an hour, validated key aspects of the aircraft and demonstrated its capabilities. Boeing will provide 351 T-7A Red Hawks and 46 simulators to the USAF as part of a $9.2 billion contract. The aircraft will replace the T-38 planes currently used for training, improving pilot training for the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots.
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