RAF marks introduction of Hawk T.2 AJT

摘要

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) officially unveiled its new BAE Systems Hawk T.2 advanced jet trainer (AJT) during a ceremony at RAF Valley on 2 July.rnThe aircraft, six of which began arriving at the base in April, are the first of 28 T.2 aircraft, purchased at a cost of GBP450 million (USD736 million) to replace the incumbent HawkT.1 as the RAF's lead-in fighter trainer.rnAs well as advanced systems and a more powerful Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour 951 engine, the 'glass cockpit' of the T.2 is nearly identical to that of the Eurofighter Typhoon and similar to those of the Harrier and Tornado, allowing for an easier transition for students onto the RAF's frontline combat force.