Originally Posted by
PurpleToolBox
Allow me to be the naysayer and public enemy #1.
Do we need a new trainer? Much of the fighter mission will be pushed to the UAV world in the next decade or two.
No. Navy and air force are starting to develop the 6th gen fighters (fighters plural, they do not intend to repeat the joint jack-of-all-trades debacle). Word is that it will be a manned fighter, maybe optionally manned.
Originally Posted by
PurpleToolBox
Do bomber pilots need to fly the T-38? This could reduced the number of pilots flying the T-38.
Probably cheaper to have everybody including heavies just fly one trainer. Adjust the syllabus as needed. CRM/Crew coordination can be learned in the sim IMO.