Originally Posted by Tourist
You are just worried because the RN will be flying it, and it will take justification away from your beloved Typhoon's existence.
Why would we be worried about that? The RAF will be flying it too...
The airframe is, as lowobservable points out, in danger of being below par when compared to an F16 from day 2 of the conflict onwards.
3 good reasons to navalise Typhoon:
1. It will be a proven airframe come Tranche 3 (the block that would be navalised)
2. It's a whole lot cheaper than JSF
3. The US will NEVER release a full technology transfer due to our treaty obligations.
I'm sure the SHAR guys would not shun the chance to fly Typhoon, 2 engines are always better than one when feet wet!