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Boeing T-X
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_T-X
also https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zon...tender-emerges The Boeing/Saab T-X is an American/Swedish advanced jet trainer developed by Boeing Defense, Space & Security in partnership with Saab Group. It was selected on 27 September 2018 by the United States Air Force as the winner of the Advanced Pilot Training System (T-X) program to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon. Role Advanced trainer National origin United States/Sweden Manufacturer Boeing / Saab Group First flight 20 December 2016 Status Development Number built 2 The Boeing T-X is a single-engine advanced jet trainer with a twin tail, tandem seating and retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft is powered by a General Electric F404 afterburning turbofan engine. The twin-tails provide better stability and control. The aircraft is capable of in-flight refueling using the boom and receptacle. The Boeing T-X with related ground-based training and support is being developed and offered by Boeing with its Swedish aerospace group partner, Saab for the U.S. Air Force T-X program to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon for pilot training. Boeing and Saab signed a partnership agreement for the USAF T-X competition on 6 December 2013. The aircraft was revealed on 13 September 2016. The first BTX-1 aircraft flew on 20 December 2016. On 27 September 2018, it was officially announced that the Boeing T-X will become the U.S. Air Force's new advanced jet trainer, replacing the T-38 Talon. A total of 351 aircraft and 46 simulators are to be supplied at a program cost of US$9.2 billion. Specifications General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 46.42 ft (14.15 m) Wingspan: 32.81 ft (10.00 m) Height: 13.12 ft (4.00 m) Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F404 Afterburning turbofan, 11,000 lbf (49 kN) thrust dry, 17,700 lbf (79 kN) with afterburner Maximum speed: 808 mph (1,300 km/h; 702 kn) Range: 1,143 mi (993 nmi; 1,839 km) Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m) Rate of climb: 33,500 ft/min (170 m/s) * |
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