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 consist of the aircraft, radar, a ground-based training system and curriculum, and life cycle support, initially for two years' time.[1] Solicited for proposals in 2003,[1] in 2004 the programme was deferred for further study.[2]
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.[3]
United States trainer aircraft designations, Army/Air Force and Tri-Service systems | |||||
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Advanced Trainer (1925–1948) | |||||
Basic Combat (1936–1940) | |||||
Basic Trainer (1930–1948) | |||||
Primary Trainer (1924–1948) | |||||
Main sequence (1948–present) |
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Alternate sequences |
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1 Not assigned • 2 Assigned to multiple types |
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