Stores-Aircraft Interface

Abstract

The Companion Trainer is intended to develop a variant of the Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X aircraft to provide a "Red Air" adversary or aggressor capability for 5th generation fighter aircraft. An Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) endorsed report estimates considerable savings over the life of the F-35 through use of Companion Trainer due to significantly lower operating costs. The T-X variant will be equipped with radar/data-link and hard-points for weapons and jammer carriage is envisioned for this role. Missionization of the T-X to meet Companion Trainer requirements is expected to begin in FY2017.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
655361_0605223F_5_3600_PB_2015

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Computer Science.

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