Graduates then progress to a 20 week course at RAAF Base Williamtown for air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons training. The aircraft also prepares Weapon System Operators (WSO) for conversion to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and Electronic Warfare Officers (EWO) for conversion to the EA-18G Growler.

2023年2月27日 · The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is to acquire a new advanced jet trainer, with key manufacturers promoting potential candidates at the Avalon Airshow.

The Pilatus PC-21 is the world's most advanced pilot training aircraft. The PC-21 is based at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria and RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. The new Pilot Training System will allow faster and higher quality training with:

The Aermacchi or Macchi MB-326 is a light military jet trainer designed and produced by the Italian aircraft manufacter Aermacchi. It is one of the most commercially successful aircraft of its type, being bought by more than 10 countries and produced under licence in …

2023年12月29日 · Boeing says this ability to act as a combat aircraft surrogate is an emerging capability of its T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer, now entering service with the US Air Force. These could replace the RAAF’s fleet of 33 BAE Systems Hawk Mk.127 Lead-in Fighters, on which pilots transition from initial flight training to actual combat aircraft.

2023年3月1日 · Boeing is competing with two other defense giants for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) next-generation fighter trainer aircraft. The company, along with Leonardo and a consortium of Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries, pitched its solution during the Avalon Airshow in Melbourne.

It prepares student pilots to master the controls of combat aircraft and trains the RAAF’s fast jet aircrew for operational conversion to the F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Hawk Lead-In Fighter Training System graduates regularly achieve 100% pass rates in their fighter operational conversion courses.

2022年2月21日 · The $1.5 billion, 10-year contract will extend the life of the RAAF’s Lead-In Fighter Training System fleet, which comprises 33 Hawk 127s, says defence minister Peter Dutton. The upgrades will...

2 天之前 · Australian Army aircraft technicians and avionics technicians undertook initial employment training at RAAF School of Technical Training, RAAF Base Wagga, 20...

2019年3月8日 · The Hawk Mk127 fleet has been an integral part of the RAAF’s fast jet training system since 2001 and is operated by 76 and 79 squadrons at Williamtown and Pearce bases. Over the years, the fleet has delivered trained aircrew to operate combat aircraft such as F/A-18 A/B Classic Hornets, F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.