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Old 17th Sep 2017, 13:50
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Originally Posted by pr00ne
Now THAT video is the ultimate repost to the "typhoon can't replace Tornado" folk! Four Paveway LGB/PGM, 2 ASRAAM, 2 underwing tanks, a 27mm cannon and a targeting pod, with space left for another 4 BVR AAM...

How many Jaguars would have it taken to replicate that capability? And still lack radar and air to air capability (and thrust!).

An FGR4, looks like the RAF have at long last finally replaced the Phantom FGR2, and without the whining in the back...
It's not often you pronounce your ignorance but this is one of them...
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