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T-7A Red Hawk

Top Mach Studios

AIRCRAFTJETTOP MACH STUDIOSRED HAWKT7

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The T-7A Red Hawk is an all new supersonic, two-seat, single engine, training aircraft developed for the United States Air Force by primary contractors Boeing and Saab Aerospace. When it enters service in the late 2020s, the T-7A will replace the venerable but aging Northrop T-38 Talon, in service with the USAF since the early 1960s. The Red Hawk will be part of an entirely new training system that includes interconnected live and ground simulator-based training to prepare pilots who will fly current and future 5th and 6th generation aircraft for the USAF. The T-7's design allows for future missions to be added, such as aggressor and light attack/fighter roles. In the training environment, it has been specifically designed for sustained high-G and high-angle-of-attack maneuvers and night operations, with an emphasis on being easily maintained. The aircraft is equipped with the GE F404 afterburning turbofan engine.

MODEL FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES Developed for MSFS 2020, fully compatible with MSFS 2024. The real T-7A is still in initial engineering and manufacturing development testing by the USAF and detailed technical data about the aircraft is limited. We’ve done our best, utilizing publicly available images, videos, graphics, simulator footage, USAF statements, pilots and engineers, to replicate the T-7A. In spite of the limited information about the real-world aircraft, we've rendered a highly capable and entertaining, and very realistic looking and feeling model of the T-7A Red Hawk that will give you many hours of flying enjoyment.

Custom-programmed fly-by-wire control system:

  • Nimble, quick, balanced control feel
  • Incredibly fun and easy to fly at low level or in formation
  • Optimized for PC and Xbox performance
  • Auto-trim / pitch control
  • G-limiter
  • Roll and yaw limiters
  • Completely controllable and docile handling to 30 degrees AoA limit (post stall)
  • Highly resistant to departure from controlled flight
  • Precision, stable flight control to 50,000 feet and above
  • Accurate take-off, approach and landing speeds

Highly Realistic and immersive custom Sound Pack from Echo19 Studios

Custom modeled 3D cockpit – modeled from simulator and aircraft footage:

  • Highly detailed and fully animated cockpit
  • Realistic Head-Up Display (HUD) with multiple modes
  • Large Panel Display screen with multiple screen selections and touch screen interaction
  • Sophisticated and detailed touch screen up front control display with many aircraft system and navigation interactions
  • FLIR and color synthetic vision displays for low visibility flying
  • Detailed HSI screen and moving map for navigation
  • All display screens custom made - modeled from real world photos and video
  • Many functional and realistically modeled cockpit controls
  • Fully functional rear seat instructor pilot position
  • Full featured autopilot and IFR navigation capable
  • Accurate engine management controls
  • Complete and realistic cockpit lighting
  • Custom EFB with integrated G5000 maps system

Detailed custom-built 3D exterior model:

  • Custom textures with 19 liveries included
  • Accurate animation sequences for all flight controls
  • Highly detailed, fully animated landing gear
  • Includes many RBF items, maintenance scaffolding, and ground equipment
  • Custom dynamic vapor effects
  • Custom afterburner flame vfx
  • Complete and faithfully modeled exterior lighting systems

Engine and flight model based on estimated specs

  • Accurate weight and fuel quantities
  • F404 Engine model tuned to real-world specs
  • Accurate fuel consumption and range
  • Mach 1.3+ maximum speed

Other features and included items:

  • VR headset compatible
  • Detailed user manual
  • Ongoing development effort with continuous upgrates planned as we learn even more about the real Red Hawk

This product is not endorsed by, nor supported by, the Boeing Corporation, Saab Aerospace, or the USAF.

The T-7A Redhawk is a next-generation, single-engine, 2-seat military jet training aircraft. It took its maiden flight on December 20, 2016 and it entered service in September 2023. The T-7A, which is capable of transonic speeds, is used for advanced pilot training for fifth-generation fighter aircraft, including the F-35 and the F-22.

The T-7A Redhawk features a tandem cockpit with a high-visibility canopy, advanced avionics, and next-generation digital flight controls. It has a mid-mounted main wing and an empennage comprising twin-vertical stabilizers. It is powered by an afterburning turbofan engine that delivers up to 11,000 pounds of thrust in military power and up to 17,200 pounds with afterburner.

The T-7A Redhawk measures 46 feet, 11 inches in length, stands 13 feet, 6 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 30 feet, 7 inches. It has a range of 990 miles, a service ceiling of 50,000 feet above sea level, can sustain up to 8 Gs of force during maneuvers, and has a top speed of Mach .975.

Specifications


COCKPIT CREW2
SPEEDCruise: Mach 0.8+, Max.: Mach 1.3+
CEILING50000 ft
TYPICAL RANGE1,830 km / 990 nmi
LENGTH14.30 m (46 ft 11 in)
WINGSPAN9.32 m (30 ft 7 in)
HEIGHT4.11 m (13 ft 6 in)
TAKEOFF1,500 m (5,000 ft)
EMPTY WEIGHT7.17 t (15,763 lb)
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT12.13 t (26,675 lb)
FUEL CAPACITY2,536 l (670 USG)
ENGINEGeneral Electric F404 augmented turbofan
DRY THRUST11,000 lbf
AFTERBURNING THRUST17,200 lbf