The T-45 Goshawk is a carrier-capable jet trainer used by the U.S. Navy to prepare student pilots for the demanding world of tactical jet aviation. A modified version of the British BAE Hawk, the T-45 is equipped with strengthened landing gear, an arrestor hook, and other modifications that allow it to operate from aircraft carriers. It plays a critical role in the Navy’s flight training pipeline, teaching future naval aviators the skills needed for high-speed flight, advanced maneuvers, and carrier landings. With its sleek design and reliable performance, the T-45 Goshawk represents the final step in a naval aviator’s journey before they transition to front-line fighter aircraft like the F/A-18 Super Hornet or the F-35C Lightning II.