What is a T-1A Jayhawk?

What is a T-1A Jayhawk?

FILE PHOTO — The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer. It is used by the U. S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command to train student pilots to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. The swept wing T-1A is a version of the Beech 400A.

Who delivered the 180th T-1 Jayhawk to the USAF?

Beech Aircraft delivered the 180th T-1 Jayhawk to the USAF in 1997. L-3 Communications was chosen to provide support services to the US Air Force at a cost of $680m under the T-1A Jayhawk’s contractor logistics support (CLS) programme.

What is a Jayhawk used for in the Air Force?

Its replacement, the Jayhawk, is used to train air force navigators and naval flight officers in low-level flight procedures during the intermediate jet phase of training. The T-1 Jayhawk was first acquired by the US Air Force, and delivered to Reese Air Force Base, Texas, in January 1992, with student training beginning in 1993.

What is the length of a Jayhawk plane?

The T-1 Jayhawk has an exterior length of 14.75 meters, height of 4.24 meters and fuselage diameter of 1.72 meters. Its swept wing has a wingspan of 13.25 meters and a wing area of 22.43 square meters. It has a wheelbase of 6 meters.