For some reason, several commentators seem to think an experimental NXT powered by a prototype RR electric motor with an equally prototype battery is going to be a military trainer. It’s clear the NXT design could be expanded into a military trainer using piston, turbine, or hybrid motivation. So why all the negativity about a pure racing plane being used as a motor proof of concept aircraft and a racing test bed with a potential for future development into a possible military trainer? The several NXT’s have been flown with various power plants. Why not electric or hybrid? RR nor any military customer is expecting an electric, hot rod, conventional gear trainer to suddenly appear. But there is plenty of room for future military development as technology matures. What’s wrong with that?