Collins Aerospace Enhances Boeing T-7A Red Hawk with Advanced Navigation Receivers
- Utilizes commercial technology
- Includes notable previously disclosed Collins contributions on Boeing T-7A Red Hawk, encompassing ACES 5® ejection seat, landing gear system, power and controls, as well as a variety of sensors
Collins Aerospace Systems, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), has been chosen by Boeing to supply its reliable NAV-4500 navigation receivers for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) cutting-edge pilot training initiative now in partnership with Boeing and Saab.
This contract enhances previously declared Collins Aerospace roles on the T-7A, which include the ACES 5® ejection seat; the platform’s fully integrated landing gear mechanism; various Power & Controls features, such as the aircraft’s Power Take Off (PTO) shaft, Auxiliary Power Engine Control Unit (APECU), engine starting system, and Main Electric Power Generation System (MEPGS); along with air data, ice detection, and total air temperature sensors.
By opting for the NAV-4500, Boeing incorporates Collins Aerospace’s commercial technology validated across numerous aircraft generations into its T-7A initiative. These navigation receivers bundle VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) radio signals, glideslope, and marker beacon into a singular, compact product designed for easy and versatile installation via remote mounting.
“The NAV-4500 will equip the T-7A with tried-and-true technology suitable for military operations, while delivering leading size, weight, and power advantages stemming from the system’s commercial foundation,” stated Dave Schreck, vice president and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace. “We are excited to provide a range of solutions from across Collins Aerospace to support both Boeing and the USAF in their next-generation advanced pilot training initiative.”
