T-X program
| T-X program | |
|---|---|
| Two Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk aircraft | |
| General information | |
| Project for | Fast-jet trainer |
| Issued by | United States Air Force |
| Proposals | Boeing/Saab T-X Leonardo T-100 Lockheed Martin/KAI T-50A |
| Requirement | Advanced Pilot Training System |
| History | |
| Initiated | 20 March 2015 |
| Concluded | 27 September 2018 |
| Outcome | Boeing/Saab T-X selected for production as the T-7 Red Hawk |
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The T-X program is a United States Air Force development and acquisition program for a new two-seat jet trainer to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon. On 27 September 2018, the US Air Force selected the Boeing/Saab T-X entry to become its trainer aircraft. The new aircraft was given the designation and name "T-7 Red Hawk" in September 2019. The Air Force's initial plan is to purchase 351 T-7s, and has an option to purchase up to 475.