Mach42
I really should change my personal text
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Except thatIf the chairforce had chosen the FA-50 they'd have stuffed the exact same ejection seat into it, and experienced exactly the same problems they're having right now.....Meanwhile, the FA-50 is right on track, it's a pity the USA didn't choose this aircraft for the Air force next generation trainer.GAO: Boeing Unlikely to Meet Revised T-7 Schedule
The GAO predicts more delays for the T-7A trainer, and urges the Air Force to build a realistic schedule that accounts for concurrency.www.airandspaceforces.com
South Korea Plans to Double FA-50 Fighting Eagle Aircraft Production
South Korea plans to increase its manufacturing capacity for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle by building two additional production lines in 2024.www.thedefensepost.com
1. The T-7A’s issues are not just limited to the ejection system
2. The issues with the T-7A’s ejection system are not just related to the ACES 5 ejection seat but are connected to Boeing’s choice of a Canopy Destruct design over the Canopy Jettison design of the T-50A
If one reads the above articles on the GAO report it seems clear that the USAF selecting ACES 5 is minor aspect of Boeing’s failures for the T-X program.