Originally Posted by
F4E Mx
Well, there are a lot of F-16, F-15, and F/A 18 guard gates as well. And a few BAe Hawks as well. Not sure what your point is.
The Hawker-Siddeley (BAe) Hawk was an antique before it was even considered to be a Navy trainer. If the Ford Pinto was an airplane...
I have flown all 3 aircraft. 2 of them extensively. The T2 is a basic jet trainer. It was never invisioned or considered as a advanced trainer.