Originally Posted by
patrnflyr
I'd really like to see a T-100 which is essentially a Yak 130/Aermacchi M-346. Leonardo and Raytheon went separate ways and Leonardo is going to try and compete with it on their own. Not sure how current administration would feel having a Yak in the USAF, no matter how distant they are apart
Has no chance. Lockheed is moving F-16 production line to Greenville, SC where the US version T-50 would be assembled. At this time it is Lockheed's bid to lose.