Originally Posted by
ORAC
Then there is the design. The UK and Japan need a twin engined long range interceptor for long range oceanic type patrols and intercepts, Germany needs a having bought F-35, needs a short range dogfighter (which is what Typhoon was designed for). I can’t see the present partners making that compromise.
I don't think there would be so much disagreement about sizing and specialisation of the Jet. I don't think a dedicated Dogfighter is what Germany seeks in this but rather an Air Dominance Fighter. And that is not so far from what UK and Japan would need. I don't see them aiming at something Mig31esque either. And Typhoon is also not so much a dedicated Dogfighter. It is optimised for supercruise, supersonic turning and positioning. More focussed at Air Dominance albeit not with huge range.