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McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk

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McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk

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A US-UK collaboration, the T-45 Goshawk trained naval aviators with twin engines and two seats. First flying in 1988, its 9.4-meter span and 1,005 km/h speed prepared pilots for high-performance carrier operations with reliability and precision.

Specifications

Role
Naval trainer aircraft
Origin
United Kingdom/United States
Crew
2
Engines
1
First flight
1988
Length
12 m
Wingspan
9.4 m
Max speed
1,006 km/h