Boeing Unveils First USAF T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

The aircraft’s red livery is a nod honoring the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.

Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 01:38 PM ET

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The trainers feature an iconic red-tail livery honoring the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, the U.S. Army Air Forces' first African American aviation unit to serve in the U.S. military. [Courtesy: Saab]

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The U.S. Air Force's first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet, built by Boeing and Saab, has rolled off the assembly line and will replace the aging T-38C Talon fleet.
The Red Hawk is the first Air Force aircraft to be entirely designed digitally, which accelerated development to 36 months and significantly improved production efficiency and quality.
Its name and distinctive red-tail livery honor the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, symbolizing a commitment to advanced training and breaking barriers in aviation.

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The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet that will replace its aging fleet of T-38C Talon trainers has officially rolled off the assembly line.

Boeing and Saab unveiled the sleek new aircraft Thursday at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri, where it is slated to remain while it undergoes ground and flight testing before being delivered to the service.