Originally Posted by
Steepclimb
I agree, the T7 fits best, appropriate name actually: Red Hawk. In all likelihood it could be selected by the RAF as its advanced trainer without even considering the Reds.
For now the Red Arrows will probably soldier on with the Hawks. The obvious example of being the Snowbirds.
But it is American and if we have learnt one lesson of late, it is to not buy US.