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Old 25th Apr 2007, 22:15
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soddim
 
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One needs to update one's knowledge before knocking the ADV/F3. The reality now is that it is a very capable weapons system within a less capable airframe/engine combination and, to a great extent, the weapons system and associated avionics updates compensate for performance deficits.

I know almost nothing about how far the Typhoon has come in that direction but I'd lay a bet that most Typhoon pilots would love to have the current weapons system capabilities already working in the ADV/F3.

That's not to say that the ADV/F3 is the best fighter but it's not too shabby. Put two well-trained RAF aircrew in it and it is a match for most single-seaters when the scenario suits it.
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