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Why Did Boeing Pull the T-7 Red Hawk from the Navy’s Trainer Competition?​

June 17, 2026

Why Did Boeing Pull the T-7 Red Hawk from the Navy’s Trainer Competition?

At issue was the T-7’s engine—the same engine used in the F/A-18 Super Hornet—which would have required an expensive redesign before entering service.

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[Zafer]

If carrier capability is not required Hürjet could bid for this tender as it is, no modification required given no engine modifications required.