Aircraft
Boeing Sees APAC Potential for the T-7A Red Hawk
Boeing and Saab are well advanced in the development of the T-7A for the U.S. Air Force and are receiving interest from potential export customers.
In September 2019 the name Red Hawk was announced for the T-7A. The name and red tails honor the Tuskegee Airmen, the United States’ first African-American combat pilots, who flew red-tailed P-51 Mustangs in the Mediterranean and southern European theaters during World War II. (Photo: Boeing)
In September 2019 the name Red Hawk was announced for the T-7A. The name and red tails honor the Tuskegee Airmen, the United States’ first African-American combat pilots, who flew red-tailed P-51 Mustangs in the Mediterranean and southern European theaters during World War II. (Photo: Boeing)

Now in development by Boeing and partner Saab for the U.S. Air Force, the T-7A Red Hawk has a bright future in the export market, said Thom Breckenridge, a Boeing Defense, Space, and Security marketing specialist, who foresees a global market for up to 2,600 of the advanced jet trainer. The Asia-Pacific region shows particular promise as a number of countries are either introducing or preparing to introduce fifth-generation fighters. In addition to training, the aircraft has the potential to be employed for other tasks, such as air-to-air adversary training and light attack.


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