Monograph Aircraft Trainers Avion Revue looks at LIFTs, the fighter trainer aircraft that are transforming military pilot training.
Cheaper to acquire and operate than front-line fighters, they reduce overall training costs. This strategy reserves expensive fighters for combat, while LIFTs, equipped with armament and sensors, excel as light combat aircraft, especially in resource-constrained countries or on low-complexity missions. The evolution of training also includes the adoption of advanced simulators, which improve the quality of training and reduce costs.
In short, a revolution in military pilot training that prioritizes economic efficiency and technological adaptability.