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The Air Force's T-7 Red Hawk trainer jet program is experiencing hidden challenges, including a trainer jet that cannot fly in the rain and a simulator struggling to meet benchmarks. Internal documents reveal a 'serious' airworthiness risk for the first 82 aircraft.
The T-7 Red Hawk program is a critical component of the Air Force's pilot training pipeline, and these challenges could impact the service's ability to train new pilots. The program's success is essential for ensuring the Air Force has a steady supply of skilled pilots.
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