by "S65" (granthp)
Published 05/19/2017 at 13:09
by "S65" (granthp)
Published 05/19/2017 at 13:09
Tags: Boeing T-X
; Trainers
; Saab
; Boeing
; Planelopnik
STARS: 4
On April 25th, the second Boeing/ Saab T-X advanced trainer underwent it’s first flight.
The first flight of the second T-X is in the books. Boeing and partner Saab completed the flight April 24 in St. Louis. The second production-ready T-X aircraft is identical to the first T-X and is designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force advanced pilot training requirement.
During the one-hour flight, lead T-X Test Pilot Steve Schmidt and Boeing Test Pilot for Air Force Programs Matt Giese validated key aspects of the aircraft and further demonstrated the low-risk and performance of the design, proving its repeatability in manufacturing.
“The jet handled exactly like the first aircraft and the simulator, meeting all expectations,” said Giese. “The front and back cockpits work together seamlessly and the handling is superior. It’s the perfect aircraft for training future generations of combat pilots.”
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T-38's for your time.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
05/19/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 3
Tavarish already has his eyes on the cheapest T-38.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
05/19/2017 at 13:16, STARS: 3
It’s pretty much down to Boeing and the Lockheed T-50, and I would be surprised if Boeing wins. Lockheed already has a proven aircraft in production, with thousands of flight hours under its wings. The Boeing looks more modern with its twin tails, but it’s an unknown quantity.
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
05/19/2017 at 13:40, STARS: 2
SAAB, huh? How did they keep it from torque steering off the runway under power?
"facw" (facw)
05/19/2017 at 14:23, STARS: 1
Yep. The T-50 will get a boost from it’s ties to Lockheed as well, it’s an obvious lead in to the F-16, and they’ll be in position that those links make it a better choice to prepare pilots for the F-22 and F-35 as well.