T-48 MPATS
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The T-48TS was a U.S. Navy aircraft project, intended to replace the T-39 Sabreliner
as part of the Undergraduate Military Flight Officer (UMFO) Multi-Place Aircraft Training System (MPATS).
Planned by the Naval Air Systems Command
(NAVAIR), the T-48 Training System (T-48TS) was planned to consists of the aircraft, radar, a ground based training system and curriculum, and life cycle support, initially for two years' time. Solicited for proposals in 2003, in 2004 the programme was deferred for further study.
The T-48TS is not to be confused with the earlier Cessna T-48, this being a rare case of a reused designation in the US system.
T-39 Sabreliner
The North American Sabreliner is a mid-sized business jet developed by North American Aviation. It was offered to the U.S. Air Force in response to their Utility Trainer Experimental program...
as part of the Undergraduate Military Flight Officer (UMFO) Multi-Place Aircraft Training System (MPATS).
Planned by the Naval Air Systems Command
Naval Air Systems Command
The Naval Air Systems Command provides material support for aircraft and airborne weapon systems for the United States Navy. NAVAIR was established in 1966 as the successor to the Navy's Bureau of Naval Weapons . Current Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, is Vice Adm. David Architzel since May...
(NAVAIR), the T-48 Training System (T-48TS) was planned to consists of the aircraft, radar, a ground based training system and curriculum, and life cycle support, initially for two years' time. Solicited for proposals in 2003, in 2004 the programme was deferred for further study.
The T-48TS is not to be confused with the earlier Cessna T-48, this being a rare case of a reused designation in the US system.