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The T-46A made its first flight on October 15 1985.
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The first flight of the Fairchild Republic T-46A took place at Edwards AFB on October 15, flown by the company’s test pilot, Jim Martinez. The 1 hour 12 min flight was uneventful and the T-46A reached speeds up to 175 kt and an altitude of 15,000 ft (4,570 m).
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