Air Force's T-7 Red Hawk Undergoes New Round of Testing

Trials at a climatic lab will verify system functionality during operations conducted in extreme temperatures.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 03:49 PM ET

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The first T-7A Red Hawk arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on November 8. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

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The U.S. Air Force's new Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer is undergoing climate chamber testing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to ensure system functionality across extreme temperatures from -25°F to 100°F.
This advanced trainer is designed to replace the 1960s-era T-38 for fighter and bomber pilot training and features livery honoring the Tuskegee Airmen.
The $9.2 billion program includes 351 T-7A jets and 46 simulators, with the aircraft recently having completed its first cross-country flight for further testing.

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The U.S. Air Force’s new Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer is undergoing climate chamber testing in Florida, the service announced Tuesday.

A series of testing is underway at the McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to verify T-7A system functionality during periods of extreme temperatures. During the tests, performance of the T-7’s propulsion, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, secondary power, and overall operations will be evaluated in conditions ranging from minus-25 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.