Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX– BAE Systems’ Hawk Advanced Jet Training System (AJTS) National Road Show will be featured this weekend at the headquarters of the U.S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command as part of the Randolph Air Force Base Open House and Air Show, October 29 and 30.

The Hawk Advance Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft will fly on both days of the show and will be on display alongside the Hawk AJTS Demonstration Trailer.

BAE Systems is offering the Hawk AJTS, the world's most advanced, successful and proven jet training system, as a replacement for the venerable, but aging T-38 trainer as part of the U.S. Air Force’s T-X program.

The Hawk AJTS effectively integrates live and synthetic air and ground based elements to successfully train pilots for 5th generation fighters such as the F-35 Lightning II and the F-22 Raptor. It is the world’s only fully-integrated off-the-shelf system in service today. The Hawk AJTS system is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the U.S. Air Force and will be manufactured in the United States with the involvement of a strong U.S. supply chain.

In September BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman announced an exclusive strategic partnership to compete in the USAF T-X program. BAE Systems will prime the pursuit and Northrop Grumman will serve as the manufacturing partner. Northrop Grumman is the original manufacturer of the T-38.

“We are proud to be able to demonstrate the sophisticated and integrated capabilities of the Hawk AJTS at the home of the U.S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command,” said Robert Wood, Vice President and lead for the BAE Systems, Inc. Hawk Advanced Jet Training System Program. “This Road Show and the Hawk AJT flight display at Randolph Air Force Base offer a unique opportunity for our team to highlight the aircraft’s in-flight and ground-based training systems while showcasing how it can deliver off-the-shelf capabilities today.”

The Hawk AJTS National Road Show features a demonstration trailer that showcases video, simulations and interactive exhibits, including a cockpit simulator, illustrating the unique features of the Hawk AJTS. It will be on display at air shows, trade shows and conferences across the country.

The Hawk AJTS National Road Show includes:

• The Hawk Advanced Jet Training System Interactive Touchscreen Display, which  allows visitors to experience how the Hawk AJTS blends live and virtual training through a system-wide Enterprise Learning Architecture to train the best 5th generation combat pilots in the world. 

• A Hawk AJTS Cockpit Simulator, which allows pilots to train effectively in a synthetic, real-world environment with all the sights, signals and sounds of actual flight. The Hawk AJTS’ ability to synthetically replicate 5th generation avionics will allow the download of training such as air intercept and weapons delivery to the appropriate pilot training experience level.
• A Desktop Trainer, which empowers student pilots to maximize their own training time as they continuously expand the limits of their abilities. By using desktop trainers and mobile devices, student pilots can monitor their syllabus and review their schedules in real time.

• A Debrief Station, demonstrating how Hawk AJTS instructors can provide detailed feedback to student pilots after each sortie. The Hawk AJTS’ debrief capabilities also allow student pilots to adapt the training scenario in real time to ensure maximum training value.

The Hawk AJTS National Road Show has already visited Wichita Falls, Texas; Alamogordo, New Mexico; Houston, Texas; and Fort Worth, Texas. After San Antonio, it is scheduled to stop Tampa, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Orlando, Florida:

Date	Event	Location
Oct. 29-30, 2011	Randolph AFB Air Show	San Antonio, Texas
Nov. 5-6, 2011	MacDill AFB Air Show	Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 12-13, 2011	Nellis AFB Air Show	Las Vegas, Nev.
Nov. 28-30	I/ITSEC Trade Show	Orlando, Fla.

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Hawk AJT Photos: http://hawk.us.baesystems.com/Multimedia/