Raytheon T-1 Jayhawk
Raytheon · United States · first flew 1991 · transport aircraft
The T-1A Jayhawk is a US Air Force jet trainer based on the Beechjet 400A business jet, used to prepare pilots for tanker and transport aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | twin turbofans on the rear fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- twin turbofans on the rear fuselage
- T-tail
- swept wings shared with the civilian Beechjet 400A
Swept wings, twin rear-fuselage turbofans and a T-tail give it the look of its Beechjet 400A civilian parent, set apart by military training markings.
Specifications
- The Raytheon T-1 Jayhawk has a length of 14.76 m (48 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.26 m (44 ft).
- Typical crew: 2 (plus student stations).
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History
First flown in July 1991 and delivered from January 1992, the T-1A was selected to give USAF pilots destined for multi-engine, multi-place aircraft realistic jet handling experience beyond basic training.
Variants
A militarized derivative of the civilian Beechjet 400A, differing mainly in avionics and equipment rather than airframe shape.
Where you'll see it
In continuing US Air Force service at training bases for tanker/transport track pilot training.
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