T-X betting pool

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: anzha

They just got both white hypersonic programs.

What about the black ones?🤔🤨

SAAB is expected to select a US location by mid-year. Meanwhile they're marketing the aircraft to potential foreign customers. Boeing is talking about potential sales of up to 2600 airframes between the US and foreign customers.

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Location selected:

West Lafayette, IN.

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a reply to: anzha

From a cost perspective, it's a great choice. It's only about a 5 hour drive to St Louis, so they can minimize shipping costs per airframe section sent.

The first official EMD flight has been performed.

a reply to: anzha

Its a cool looking bird. Kind of predator like. The rear viability from the aft seat looks iffy.

Also on a personal note: Most of us are not 10 and anybody that would watch this video is pretty much a hard core AV Geek so just show us the footage we don't need a curated sound track

The T-X is officially now known as the T-7A Red Hawk


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The T-1 and T-2 prototypes have completed about 80% of Phase One testing. They're meeting all required capabilities, and have met their goal capabilities in most areas(several haven't pushed to their goal yet).

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a reply to: Zaphod58
Yeah a program that actually runs to schedule for once. Nice.
I wonder if this experience will embolden SAAB to push for developing the next generation replacement for the Gripen now?

Boeing responded to the RAAF Hawk replacement RFI with the T-7A. The M346, T-50, and upgraded re- engined Hawk also show as competitors.

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How soon till they get rendered in Roulettes colours?

And production is delayed a year minimum. In addition to early design delays, critical parts shortages, they've also discovered wing rock at high AoA that will require more testing.

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