Advanced Pilot Training Solution by Lockheed Martin
Major US defense contractor Lockheed Martin recently unveiled its Advanced Pilot Training Solution in a press release.T50-A is jointly developed by LM and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). T50-A is a rejoinder between 4th and 5th generation fighter aircraft, much needed by USAF. An aerial combat curriculum is developed as a guide to operate on T50-A as a trainer. It includes maneuvers and tactics along with warfare preparedness tests which pilots must find very essential.
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T50 is developed to closely match avionics of the disputed F-35. It would not only match avionics but also some of its tailed moves. Also allowing it fly at a supercruise of 1.6 mach, it would definitely add much to lost confidence. Indian Airforce recently RFQed Lockheed Martin about this program and may show interest in developing it further.
References: Lockheed Martin Press Release
I believe the plan is to build aircraft that have a seat for a 'pilot' but flight control will be by an automated system. It makes sense, because modern fighters can perform maneuvers that will knock a pilot unconscious! Human limitations hold the weapon system back from its maximum performance!
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