The troubled Boeing T-7A advanced jet trainer programme has taken a step forward with a successful test of its new escape system. The work took place at Holloman AFB, New Mexico on 16 April, and saw ...
The new T-7A Red Hawk ejection system passes high-speed test at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. After coming under scrutiny for serious ejection system deficiencies identified during earlier ...
Protracted testing of the ACES 5 ejection seat due to safety concerns contributed to a 2.5-year delay to the T-7A program. Credit: U.S. Air Force The decision to install an advanced ejection seat in ...