Summary: This presentation will discuss the BAE Systems Advanced Hawk Development Aircraft programme. From the drivers behind the requirement for further development of the Hawk, to the purpose of the flight trial; which was to explore improvements to both the aerodynamic performance and the cockpit displays. The talk will then discuss the modifications made to the company Hawk demonstrator, challenges leading up to the first flight and a summary of the flight testing performed. The presentation will conclude with lessons learnt and future plans for the Hawk programme.
