To replace the F-16 Fighting Falcon: the US wants to develop a light attack aircraft based on the Boeing T-7 A Red Hawk aircraft

The US Air Force wants to create a new attack aircraft based on the T-7 A Red Hawk trainer aircraft.

Here's What We Know

This was reported by the publication Breaking Defence, referring to representatives of the US Air Force. We are talking about an inexpensive light attack aircraft, which will be able to replace some of the old fighters F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The U.S. Air Force has not yet officially submitted such a request to Boeing, but if it happens, it will not take long to convert the T-7 A Red Hawk into a light attack aircraft. All thanks to the aircraft's modular design.

Flashback

The T-7 A Red Hawk is a trainer aircraft that was developed to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon. The T-7 A Red Hawk is being developed by Boeing along with Sweden's Saab. The first prototype of the aircraft was shown in 2016. The same year it took to the skies for the first time. The US plans to purchase up to 475 units of the T-7 A Red Hawk. The first deliveries of the aircraft could begin in 2027.

Source: Breaking Defence