U.S. Navy Grounds T-45s After Two Engine Malfunctions In Less Than Month
A T-45C Goshawk engine malfunction on April 12 has caused the U.S. Navy to pause flight operations of the type—the second mishap for the trainer in less than a month.
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A T-45C Goshawk engine malfunction on April 12 has caused the U.S. Navy to pause flight operations of the type—the second mishap for the trainer in less than a month.
It could be beyond 2040 when a replacement aircraft for the RAF is needed, with synthetic training capabilities potentially a key decider.
The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.
"Our students will get first-hand experience of working on a real-life piece of equipment, used by the Armed Forces at the moment.”
An RAF Hawk causes a sonic boom during a high-speed dive over Norfolk, the Ministry of Defence says.