Roles

Used to train aircrew for Harrier, Tornado, Typhoon and the future Joint Combat Aircraft.

Specifications

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The Hawk T2 was selected as the new Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) for the UK Armed Forces in July 2003. The Hawk T2 will be used by both RAF and RN pilots for fast-jet aircrew training and will replace the existing aircraft of Nos 19 and 208 (Reserve) Squadrons at RAF Valley. It will train aircrew for Tornado, Typhoon and the future Joint Combat Aircraft.

The Hawk T2 has an extended nose for additional avionics and will feature a number of major changes under the skin, making it a virtually new aircraft. Gone are the cockpit dials and switches of the T1. In their place are three, full colour, multi-function displays similar to those used by modern fighters such as Typhoon. These can be used to display navigation, weapon and systems information. The cockpit has new lighting fully compatible with the use of night-vision goggles for night operations. The aircraft's head-up display (HUD) has been updated to use symbols and data used in more current combat aircraft. Other changes include 'Hands-On-Throttle-And-Stick' (HOTAS) controls which are fully representative of front line combat aircraft types, and twin Open Architecture mission computers hosting simulations of a wide range of sensor and weapon systems as well as a full featured IN/GPS navigation system with moving map display.

Outside of the cockpit, the Hawk T2 has the new 7 station wing and will be fitted with the uprated 6,500lb static thrust Rolls Royce/Turbomeca Adour 951 turbofan with full digital control systems.