Aircraft
Boeing Pulls Wraps Off New Jet for Air Force's T-X Competition
The manufacturer and partner Saab of Sweden rolled out the new jet during a rousing ceremony in St. Louis.
After three years of secrecy, Boeing rolled out a new single-engine jet to compete for the U.S. Air Force T-X program. (Photo: Bill Carey)
After three years of secrecy, Boeing rolled out a new single-engine jet to compete for the U.S. Air Force T-X program. (Photo: Bill Carey)

After three years of secrecy, Boeing Defense rolled out a new single-engine, twin-tail, high-wing training jet during a rousing ceremony at its St. Louis headquarters on September 13. The manufacturer and partner Saab have nearly completed two of the jets to compete for the U.S. Air Force’s T-X advanced training jet competition.