USAF Nears T-7A Red Hawk Production Decision Amid Ongoing Test Delays
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to make a full-rate production decision for the Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, possibly as early as February. This move comes despite the program facing continued delays related to critical systems. The primary issues stem from the jet's ejection seat and flight control software, which have yet to be fully qualified. Government watchdogs have warned that moving forward with production before resolving these deficiencies presents a significant risk to the program. These ongoing problems have already pushed the T-7A's initial operational capability milestone back to at least 2027.
Official Source: https://aviationweek.com/defense/light-attack-advanced-training/t-7a-test-delays-continue-production-decision-imminent
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