BAE Hawk Trainer Developments

[GTX]

$1.5 billion fast-jet training aircraft contract delivers more jobs | Defence Ministers

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is upgrading and extending in-service support for the Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter Training System based in the Hunter region and Perth.The Morrison Government’s $1.5 billion investment will directly support local jobs and bolster the RAAF’s aviation capability...

www.minister.defence.gov.au

 

[kaiserd]

A new engine would suggest that the 2032 date is a minimum with further service expected.

 

[UpForce]

A new engine would suggest that the 2032 date is a minimum with further service expected.

It's interesting to see what is going to happen with Hawks (worldwide, even). Renowned for its flying qualities, just anecdotally, I've seen/read several interviews with highly experienced fighter pilots (test/instructor level) who have flown several (perhaps tens of) types of aircraft and who volunteer this particular jet as their favorite - often hands down. Should be a legacy to build on.

 

[Hood]

The RCAF is saying goodbye to its Hawks.
A replacement seems up for grabs now, T-7A maybe?

https://www.airforce-technology.com...ircraft-bows-out-of-royal-canadian-air-force/

 

[Maro.Kyo]

The RCAF is saying goodbye to its Hawks.
A replacement seems up for grabs now, T-7A maybe?

https://www.airforce-technology.com...ircraft-bows-out-of-royal-canadian-air-force/

Probably T-7A if they are to continue operating their own aircraft, but I've heard that there is an outsourcing effort in works similar to UKMFTS. If they choose to adopt the earlier UKMFTS approach (before the scale-down), it will be up for the contractor to choose.

 

[Hood]

Probably T-7A if they are to continue operating their own aircraft, but I've heard that there is an outsourcing effort in works similar to UKMFTS. If they choose to adopt the earlier UKMFTS approach (before the scale-down), it will be up for the contractor to choose.

That's true, but with presumably NATO something towards it they might plump for the T-7.