T-7A Red Hawk “Red Tail” jet makes debut

The first engineering and manufacturing development #T7A Red Hawk advanced trainer makes its debut. The advanced trainer jet carries tails of red to honor the Tuskegee Airmen who flew red tailed P-51 Mustangs during World War II.
This first T-7A #RedHawk is scheduled to undergo ground and taxi tests before its first flight later this year and will be the first jet to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force.
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[@eddietat95]

The avionics on this TRAINING jet is probably better than at least 80-90% of all frontline combat aircraft currently in service worldwide.

[@BoomerKeith1]

This, being a 5th gen trainer, is better than the vast majority of front line fighters in the rest of the world. Obviously, it doesn't have the weapons systems (not as a complete package) or stealth ability, but from a performance standpoint you'd be hard pressed to find many 4th gen fighters that could hang with the T7 in a dogfight. Incredible aircraft.

[@anshulbhardwaj4038]

Lol I'll name two Saab grippin trainer and Tejas trainer ( since it is trainer and single engine ) it is certainly batter then f16 but not batter then Saab or Tejas and it's useless to have two vertical controll surface on a single engine air craft if you want to train for f22 use f22

[@anshulbhardwaj4038]

@@BoomerKeith1 lol Saab is known for its network connectivity and Tejas has all composit body with minimal RCS this jet is a trainer compare it with trainers

[@BoomerKeith1]

@@anshulbhardwaj4038 I think you may have struggled with reading comprehension when you read my post. The part where I said "Obviously, it doesn't have the weapons systems (not as a complete package) or stealth ability, but from a performance standpoint you'd be hard pressed to find many 4th gen fighters that could hang with the T7 in a dogfight." Why do you think I started that sentence with "Obviously"? Because it's a TRAINER! And nothing you said discredits what I said. The T7 is better than most 4th gen military aircraft in the world. Not sure what you're trying to say.

[@anshulbhardwaj4038]

@@BoomerKeith1 4th gen fighters available today are f18,f14,mig29,su35,f16,Saab,Tejas and t7 stands no chance against any of the twin engines in a dog fight for sure and only single engine it can out perform is f16 it's based on Saab hence obviously it cannot defeat it and Tejas advantage of composit stealth. So you are clearly wrong.

[@99thpursuit]

The Tuskegee Airman Credo: Nothing's Difficult, Everything's a Challenge, Through Adversity, To the Stars, From the Last Plane, To the Last Bullet, To the Last Minute, To the Last Man, We Fight, We Fight, WE FIGHT ! My Uncle was a Tuskegee Airman.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

❤ - awesome to hear - we need more men like them

[@rickklein7792]

Thank him for his service. I know he is most likely gone now but you are family. Thank him anyway.

[@chumps7974]

Dope!

[@jeromewagschal9485]

All I can say is ❤️❤️❤️

[@typhoon2827]

"Through adversity to the stars" unashamedly nicked from the RAF.

[@ComdrStew]

Most of them were from around Kentucky and Cincinnati, OH. I use to fix shoes back in 1994-1995 in Cincinnati, OH and one of the men use to come in to get his right shoe built up, unfortunately I can not recall his name now. He came in a few times and I asked him what happened. He said he flew the P51 in WW2 and he was dogfighting a German 109 when a cannon round came through the right side and blew off his kneecap. They fused the knee section together. I thanked him for his service, he got a little emotional and said no one had ever thanked him before. That was a sad thought, to think no one had ever thanked him.

[@bulldogg70]

I initially wished that the Red Tails could have been on the F-35, F-15(newest version), the F-22. However, what made the Tuskegee Airmen so good was the relentless training they had to go through to prove they would fail and they did not. There is nothing more fitting than to see the Red Tails on training aircraft because it genuinely affirms, "No excuses to success." Great decision ! ! ! !

[@patmygroin]

I couldn’t agree more! This is the ultimate trainer and such a fitting honor.

[@sensualeye]

The F-15EX would’ve been incredible as a Red Tail. F-35 would’ve been a horrible choice with its history and projected short service life.

[@trenton.tchannel1810]

The Alabama air guard Is getting f-35s they may not have red on the tails like the current f-16 they have do but it could happen

[@bulldogg70]

@@sensualeye of the three I mentioned yes the F-15EX would be great. Personally, I am happy with the redtails on the training aircraft. I truly believe it is a befitting honor. I wish the Airforce would now make a retro-modern F-4 . . . LOL ! ! !

[@Angry.General1461]

@@trenton.tchannel1810 This airplane is a joke! Looks like a cheaply built F-18 with a single-engine and a larger glass cockpit! It's funny how they say it feels like a fighter but it's actually not a fighter! It wouldn't stand a chance with the fighters overseas like the Russian migs and Sukhoi model aircraft!

[@BoomerKeith1]

Boeing has raised the bar for trainer aircraft with the T7. Beautiful airplane and provides a platform for our future pilots that is second to none. The connections made to the Red Tails ia also a great way to honor those brave pilots.

[@GaryMCurran]

I think she is a beautiful aircraft, and I'm glad that she honors such wonderful men. Good one Boeing, and U.S. Air Force, Aim High!

[@matthewolivier2883]

You forgot to mention Saab 😂

[@tracychapman3985]

Nllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@snegik]

It bears a very passing resemblance to the F-18 but stubbier

[@petter5721]

F18 and Gripen had a baby, how cute 😀

[@majobis]

The legacy of the Tuskegee airmen should never be forgotten They got the respect in the air And there should be a continued effort to honor them long after they are gone

[@cabotthomas7917]

The legacy of all American airmen past and present should not be forgotten. Not the color of their skin but their patriotic contribution ..... oh never mind.

[@majobis]

@@cabotthomas7917 You are right that I should have said all airmen and airwomen (WASP). They all made significant contributions past and present. And now the next gen's will be making their marks too.

[@ekweseman]

The most recent Tuskegee Airman to leave this world was Brigadier General Charles McGee, whom died back in January at age 102.

[@BuceGar]

Yeah, we should only remember the blacks who contributed next to nothing to the war effort. This is society is delusional.

[@cabotthomas7917]

@@BuceGar GD LEGEND !!!!!

[@USAIRFORCE621]

When I first heard of this amazing aircraft I was thrilled! A 5th generation platform incorporating all the latest technologies to train and bring our airmen back alive. An aircraft that carries the spirit of the Tuskegee Airmen within itself, the USAF will be incredibly proud!

[@jakewhite3163]

Ah yes hope they spent our tax payer dollars well painting those the rudders and stabs red because of WOKE ideology, yes very proud.

[@user-dd6ut8xl8c]

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[@kuiper921]

Making a plane be flown by strictly a computer isn't gonna do anything to help with "anxiety and suffering." No airline or person in their right mind would step foot on a passenger carrying plane that isn't under direct human control. Also planes nowadays are extemely capable and have great computers on board on top of the thousands of hours of training and experience airline pilots get, so it's a disservice to call these planes and their crew "unsmart"

[@jogindersagar2629]

This is something we as indian should learn about product finishing What a beautiful finishing of a aircraft paint shining no patches no lavel issues such beautiful production standards of an aircraft congratulations Boeing and USA

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

This jet is amazing! And great tribute!

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

I am happy to see aircraft name inspired by the history of the Tuskegee Airman what they did for this country in it time of need.

[@codefeenix]

Thanks for uploading this in the 1080p resolution!!

[@carljohnson3989]

My Dad was a Tuskegee Airman based at Ramitelli Air Base in Italy...he would be exceptionally proud to be honored by the development of this incredible new craft. Good show USAF and Boeing.!

[@shaider1982]

Hope this evolves into a light combat aircraft like what happened with the TA50.

[@ekweseman]

The fighter was designed for further future upgrades such as aerial armament.

[@iahspotter1255]

I know I’m the only one who thinks this but imagine how sweet a civil version of this would be

[@nicholasmaude6906]

A very elegant design and you can see the SAAB influence in the design, I wonder if this trainer will get any export customers.

[@williamhedrick7983]

Absolutely, I see a lot of JAS 39 Gripen in the design… It’s too bad this video gave zero credit to SAAB I think it was mentioned once.

[@markvincentcocjin]

@@williamhedrick7983 They did mention SAAB but only briefly. As a partner.

[@zapfanzapfan]

We (Sweden) need a new jet trainer to replace the SAAB 105 so I hope we buy 100 or so of these.

[@BoomerKeith1]

SAAB played a significant role in the development of this trainer. I have no doubt it will be made available to all allies and certainly Sweden! Beautiful aircraft.

[@vincere_]

@@BoomerKeith1 Alas, that is ultimately up to the American government, and knowing how the F-22 ended up...

[@walterheinen5298]

REST EASY AIRMEN. YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN 🇺🇸

[@Trey4x4]

You're * **FARTS**

[@muondude]

Thank you for honoring those who served and providing inspiration for today and the future! Beautiful aircraft. Well done Boeing! (My father was a B-24 pilot in the ETO and he too would have been proud). The Red Tail is a great tribute.

[@TheSithTeacher]

Goosebumps

[@gumnaamaadmi007]

Forget being a trainer, it looks like it's ready for some combat.

[@mpk6664]

Wow! What a pretty jet! Looks like a SAAB 105, F-18, and F-35 had a baby.

[@isaiahgarcia5563]

What a absolutely beautiful aircraft and such a amazing and honorable idea this was the Tuskegee airmen are all looking down on you me all of us and they are proud of what you did for them

[@texaswunderkind]

Will be sad to see Northrop T-38 Talon go away. One of the few photos I have of my dad features him leaning against his T-38 during flight school for the USAF before he went to Vietnam.

[@kuiper921]

The T-38 is a really iconic airplane, but I think it's just getting old for the role of training the new gen planes. Hopefully these two will be able to work side by side and have these train pilots going to the F-35's and so on and the T-38 be for the 4th gen stuff, but that's just a wild guess

[@cgirl111]

@@kuiper921 The T-38 doesn't have an ejection seat so the pilots have to wear a parachute when flying. It's a supremely uncomfortable aircraft from all accounts. They really needed an updated trainer.

[@kuiper921]

@@cgirl111 The T-38 does have ejection seats, just some seats you have to bring a parachute out and others have the parachute in the seat already, however I believe the newer seats in the T-38 have them in the seat itself, but not entirely sure. It does definitely have an ejection seat though

[@innovationscode9909]

This blessed my heart. Heritage, History and Innovation all rolled into one

[@kalebsmith3432]

That is beautiful

[@andy164501]

Entirely too cool! Really love the gorgeous design of this plane. Sure do appreciate Boeing honoring the infallible legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. USAF Veteran

[@guedos]

That is a beauty!

[@johnchesterman6016]

Nice bit of kit guys!! I work on the BAE Hawk…. You’ve built an outstanding aircraft!!

[@mansurazeez2229]

Single-engined F-18 .... awesome-looking jet trainer!

[@billlittlejohn2331]

What a truly magnificent tribute to some of this countries best pilots to ever fly!! Thank you for the incredible tribute!

[@edouble0325]

You call a trainer a tribute to war fighting aviators. Mmhmmm. Maybe think before posting

[@williammccaine3072]

@@edouble0325 Maybe you should take your own advice.

[@Dennex]

Indeed! Pretty cool!

[@petebiddle7900]

OUT STANDING!! AND A WORTHY TRIBUTE TO THE ORIGINAL TUSKEGEE RED TAILS. ALWAYS AIM HIGH, YOUR GOAL WILL BE THERE FOR YOU IF ONLY YOU STRIVE FOR THE BEST.

[@EnterpriseXI]

Training was probably the most challenging part of an Africa-American. This plane to be painted and named after those brave man is I’m sure the highest honor.

[@michaeljacobs8458]

Great tribute

[@InterstellarTaco]

Makes sense. Solid fitting name for an aircraft that every future Air Force aviator will touch at the beginning of their career.

[@oscargrainger2962]

I’m from the U.K. but there’s nothing more satisfying than watching a US airplane factory.

[@ekweseman]

The Royal Air Force is a possible future buyer of the T-7A Red Hawk.

[@MrRobertX70]

Definitely looks beautiful

[@drewdown382]

Awesome!

[@tazdevil5032]

so good!

[@slowhypno]

This is COOL. Great honor for great men.

[@delta3675]

Puts a smile on my face

[@spindleblood]

Love it! ✊

[@lhkraut]

Naming the T-7A after the Tuskegee Airmen is a great tribute to real American heroes. When my son did a report on the Tuskegee Airmen in high school, we researched them together. He idolized them, and I too was, and still am, in awe of what they overcame to become the premier fighting force they were. Thank you Boeing for building such a great aircraft, named in honor of great men, the Tuskegee Airmen.

[@JDon280Z]

WOW! I want one.

[@arpeltier]

Awesome! Truly awesome!

[@HawkTheRed]

For absolutely no reason, I approve the name Red Hawk and this is now my favorite aircraft

[@zak9129]

It's like a baby F-18, nice!

[@jakewhite3163]

*Woke f-18

[@nebraskabirdwatching9521]

That’s why I love the design so much

[@slavkingsxr]

It's a beauty! Like small f/a-18

[@augustmarshall2961]

Imagine if 80 years from now, someone made an aircraft honouring you and your buddies. That's pretty cool. Well done, Boeing.

[@JonesingUSAF]

“The privileges of being an American belong to those brave enough to fight for them.” - Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

[@polduseri909]

Boeing and SAAB are making dreams real 👏

[@jakewhite3163]

Yea! And going over budget driving out taxes up while in the process!!

[@shauny2285]

@@jakewhite3163 Have you ever seen a large defence development program stay within budget? I can't recall any. It's been a problem for the DOD for years.

[@willberry6434]

@@jakewhite3163 Always complainers

[@oisiaa]

Pilot training bases are about to get a lot louder. Also need to up the fuel contract for the bases with these big engines vs the old T-38.

[@TheIndyspace]

😂 y'okay.

[@troyjollimore4100]

You do realize these new engines are way more efficient?

[@texasranger24]

Are there any plans to turn this plane or a slightly larger version of it into a fighter aircraft? Kinda like the Textron Scorpion. I really liked their idea of an affordable fighter for low intensity missions, ISR, coastline surveillance, and ground attack in a secured airspace. With the F35 and FXX getting more and more expensive, a really affordable alternative would bring new life to the high-low approach on a new level.

[@mrxxavier9081]

Good job saab as always haha..saab tx to redhawk

[@rodneynoble6046]

Im glad they are being honored. But they deserve more than a training jet.

[@cesarhernandez3407]

WOW! That red tail.

[@maksymkyiv1111]

Journey starts now!

[@KartiacKID]

Very cool

[@aerospacematt9147]

Really just a beautiful jet! The wing root glove extensions look like the F/A-18 Super Hornet!

[@daleadkison3349]

What an awesome tribute.

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Very cool!

[@drewleevy5420]

See this is how you properly honor Pioneers in history!

[@maksymkyiv1111]

So nice.30 units.

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

the T-7A Red Hawk light multi role advanced jet trainer could seriously do as QRF air support & medium-to-low altitude ground attack fighter for spec ops . . . the 1940s 163rd Tuskegee Squadron should be revived once again . . .

[@asquare9316]

Why? you want to go back to segregation? what?

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

@@asquare9316 nope, but sounds like you still living in the 1940s

[@asquare9316]

@@chandrachurniyogi8394 what?, sounds to me like you are the one that wants to do that as you want to revive a squadron that was based solely on race.

[@razor1uk610]

@@asquare9316 I think Niyogi did not write clearly enough for you Square to jump upon, ..I believe Niyogi meant to say that there should be a 163rd Squadron/Wing stood up (if not already), to carry unit history and their amassed battle honours onwards into the future. Now, if you are so ready to jump to racial conclusions, irrespective of whom you are, that says more about the stresses, strains and mental environment your surrounded by and projecting - which as a human, it can be hard to not initially fly off the handle on some level of righteously meant perceived inference; I am guilty of that too myself at times.

[@vincere_]

@@asquare9316 Go back? Yes.

[@andrewsteen1427]

The design is almost a combination of the f-16 + f-18. So cool!

[@ghostmourn_alt]

I hope we paint them all with those red tails! Very cool jet imo.

[@allgood6760]

Beautiful plane👍✈️

[@puggsandgunsandthings]

Genius!

[@markallan3842]

Thank you all the brave men and women of America from great Britain 🇬🇧

[@ericbrammer2245]

Nifty!

[@salifyoda7607]

I (WE) LOVE IT ☺️🤴🏿🤴🏾🤴🏽🤴🏼

[@dougmate2378]

I see my sqdrn on there, can't wait!

[@davidhall1407]

A new trainer. We wish it well.

[@LuisdeMontevideo]

A Uruguay le vendría muy bien este excelente avión

[@paulcoverdale8312]

So a new test platform for future tech. Thanks for sharing guys Paul 12.37 gmt Uk cheers

[@longsweep1]

AWesome

[@armydog1002]

I like it!

[@toons3081]

But can it fly long enough to allow effective training to be accomplished? That's what really matters.

[@netdog713]

Proud that the rear half is made right here in corn country! BOILERUP!

[@HeathrowAviator]

Nice

[@jtuttle11]

What a 'Load of Bull' It looks EXACTLY like the original BD-10 designed by Jim Bede.

[@nathangoddard8115]

Great replacement for the Canadian Snowbird aging Tutor jets.

[@troyjollimore4100]

Too bad we can’t afford them! 😄

[@nathangoddard8115]

@@troyjollimore4100 We just need to hop into our time machine and buy the F35s the first time... and use the saving to buy these ones.

[@thedarkknight803able]

Big Salute! For the T/7A Red Tail . The Men and Women are building it. And The Red Tails Who Served.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😎👍🏾

[@jakewhite3163]

😬👎🏻

[@freshquinceoftheair8599]

@@jakewhite3163 got a problem there?

[@JBtheExplorer]

It'd be cool if Boeing worked to get this aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator for us folks to fly.

[@rickintexas1584]

What a great looking airplane. I’d love to get a ride in it.

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

A worthy successor to the T-38.

[@andrewlarson7895]

Nice plane keep up the good work and quality.

[@carlosrubio4230]

Any plans for creating a light-weight fighter version out of this airplane? Several countries, for instance, Mexico, are waiting for that..

[@marksheiman1538]

like Northrop did with the t-38. why not.

[@carlosrubio4230]

@@marksheiman1538 correct. The T-38 eventually became the F-5, the Freedom Fighter.

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Has that F-104 look to it. Glad the upgrade is coming. Although the T-38 is still a workhorse, time for change.

[@KTdivKT]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@couchfighter]

IT IS SOOOO COOL TO SEE. A4 FLYING CHASE PLANE FROM DRAKEN! SO COOL TO SEE!

[@harryburnett7086]

Need a flying demo team specific to this plane

[@treavy-n1d]

Two the last plane two the last bullet we fight! We fight!! We fight!!!

[@bobpuls]

i like the huge personal space in the cockpit and the look/feel of it ... it is beautiful plane. I wish we made the simulator for it (VRM), the actual one looks outdated....

[@hrtbrk1]

I've never leased a new vehicle but I might apply for it.

[@JustJohn505]

Looks small, perfect for the wide belly 747. maybe it's time to bring the 747 mothership program back for testing?

[@nubslol6940]

That'll be absolutely amazing

[@user-yd9om5if6t]

It's clean red hawk

[@fredtedstedman]

who is going to be the first to produce a model kit of this lovely plane ??

[@bjornnordstrom]

There was an issue (about half a year ago?) during flight tests at low speed and high angle of attack, where the aircraft did not behave as expected. What happened in that matter, is it fixed?