Textron Offers New Trainer for T-45 Replacement (2 Viewers)

[MIflyer]

Seems odd to me to be replacing the T-45, which I view as a "new" aircraft. The new aircraft is based on the Leanardo M-346

"Textron Aviation Defense has begun a US tour to demonstrate the capabilities of the Beechcraft M-346N, one of four contenders for the US Navy's upcoming Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program."

"The UJTS program aims to replace the Navy's aging T-45 Goshawk trainer fleet, which has been in service for decades, with a modern alternative. The US Navy says the winning replacement jet will deliver an advanced, integrated trainer that prepares naval aviators for fifth-generation fighters and carrier operations."

 

[GTX]

A couple of the other contenders:

SNC Freedom Jet:

SNC's Freedom Jet Enters Race To Replace Navy's T-45 Goshawk Trainer

SNC is pitching a trainer that is capable of doing carrier touch-and-goes, a requirement the Navy had controversially axed.

www.twz.com

Boeing-Saab T-7B (or N - I have seen both designations used):

KAI-Lockheed Martin TF-50N:

 

[EwenS]

The difference between the T-45 and the winner of the UJTS competition is that the new aircraft will not be required to carry out carrier landings or such practice landings ashore.

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/status-of-us-navys-ujts-programme

 

[MIflyer]

I've always liked the T-46, myself.

 

[GTX]

The difference between the T-45 and the winner of the UJTS competition is that the new aircraft will not be required to carry out carrier landings or such practice landings ashore.

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/status-of-us-navys-ujts-programme

Because the use Magic Carpet which essentially removes the need.

 

[GreenKnight121]

Because the use Magic Carpet which essentially removes the need.

As long as the system on the ship and the one in the aircraft are functioning correctly.

One shrapnel fragment from combat can change that drastically.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I've seen the T-7 down on the ramp. Its actually a pretty cool lil plane.

 

[SaparotRob]

.. It's actually a pretty cool lil plane.

Who am I to argue?

 

[GTX]

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.

www.twz.com

Only one contender left standing. I fully expect the RFP to be redone given everyone but one have pulled out - that screams the RFP has issues.