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U.S. Navy Launches Competition for T-45's Replacement with Final RFP

The U.S. Navy has released the final Request for Proposals for the Undergraduate Jet Training System which will replace the T-45 Goshawk, confirming an accelerated schedule with a focus on costs. The ...
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Why the US Navy Is Saying Goodbye to the T-45 Goshawk

Despite training successive generations of naval aviators, the T-45’s tenure is nearing its end. For over thirty years, the McDonnell Douglas T-45C Goshawk has been used to train student pilots for ...
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U.S. Navy Wants 216 New Trainers to Replace T-45 as RFP Slips to 2026

A new update to the Undergraduate Jet Training System’s RFI mentions the requirement for a 216-aircraft fleet, blaming the government shutdown for the RFP’s delay. The U.S. Navy has set a requirement ...
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Navy Issues RFP For T-45 Trainer Aircraft Replacement

The Navy issued its final Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 26 for its Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) that aims ...
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What Aircraft Could Replace The Navy's T-45 Goshawk Jet Trainer?

The T-45 Goshawk jet trainer has helped to train generations of Naval pilots since 1991, when the T-45A version first entered service. Over the years, the tandem-seated jet has been used in advanced ...
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Why the US Air Force Prefers the T-38 Talon over the Navy’s T-45 Goshawk

For the US Air Force, the T-38 prepares students for high-performance combat aviation in wide-open airspace. Meanwhile, the T-45 emphasizes the challenges of carrier operations. The US Air Force, Navy ...