T-45 Training System

Overview

T-45 (Neg#: MSF06-1661-512)

The T-45 Training System (T45TS), developed for and used by the U.S. Naval Air Training Command, is the first totally integrated jet aircraft training system. It comprises the Boeing-built T-45 Goshawk, advanced flight and instrument simulators, computer-assisted instructional programs, and a computerized training integration system. The integration of all five elements produces a superior pilot in less time and at lower cost than previous training systems. The T45TS has enabled the U.S. Navy to reduce total student flight-hours by 28 percent and duration of training by 17 weeks.

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The T45TS is used to train US Navy and Marine Corps pilots for conversion into the F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, EA-6B Prowler, and AV-8B Harrier II Plus.
As of April 2008, Boeing has delivered 209 T-45 Goshawks.
As of April 2008, the T-45 fleet has logged more than 800,000 flight-hours.
Since entering service in 1992, T-45s have made more than 50,000 arrested landings aboard aircraft carriers.
Approximately 3,500 student aviators have earned their wings in the T-45.
Boeing produces the forward fuselage and horizontal stabilators of the aircraft and performs final assembly and production flight-testing.
Major program partners include BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce.

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Overview

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