Originally Posted by
Bob Viking
That 30NM radar range is going to be really useful against Typhoon. So, bearing in mind the L-159 can’t simulate a HFF and it’s radar won’t get anything until the host aircraft is already dead, it’s not really much of a step up from a Hawk T1.
Sorry to be the Debbie Downer but I think the ambitions of F16s or Mirages to fight against mean that this would be a distinctly underwhelming new Red Air platform.
BV
I agree with your sentiment about the platform, but that’s a function of the MoD not properly funding this contract to allow for a better capability.
Are you sure you’re correct regarding the 30nm range radar?