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Raytheon Touts T-100 Jet as a Full Training Solution
Raytheon is pitching its T-100 proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s jet trainer replacement program as a robust training solution—with a jet attached.

Raytheon (Chalet C9, Outdoor Exhibition 9) is pitching its T-100 proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s jet trainer replacement program as a robust training solution—with a jet attached. Having announced its partnership with Italy’s Leonardo-Finmeccanica in Febuary to offer a version of the Alenia Aermacchi M-346, Raytheon provided an update on the program Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow.

Representing Raytheon at the briefing was Daniel Darnell, a former U.S. Air Force three-star general and F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration team commander. Darnell described the T-100 as a “block upgrade” of the M-346. “The big difference is we’re offering a fully integrated solution,” including simulators and training support, he added.