RAF Displays Typhoon
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Saw on BBC News 24 some Wg Cdr in a suit (couldn't remember his name).
When asked what this aircraft would be used for his reply was along the lines of:
"Well if you had ..say a country ....where you wanted to take out their nuclear reactor without damaging the population around it then this, with precision guided weapons, would be the platform for you.."
So Iran next then.....or maybe Korea.....can't wait.
I'll just put it in my diary now...when is the order due to be completed????
When asked what this aircraft would be used for his reply was along the lines of:
"Well if you had ..say a country ....where you wanted to take out their nuclear reactor without damaging the population around it then this, with precision guided weapons, would be the platform for you.."
So Iran next then.....or maybe Korea.....can't wait.
I'll just put it in my diary now...when is the order due to be completed????
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On the BBC news this morning they stated that the Typhoon could cover the distance from Warton to Paris in 8 mins, seems very quick to me,must be true though it's the BBC.
I wonder how the Typhoon compares to the F22 Raptor?
It would be nice to see them up against one another at Red Flag
I wonder how the Typhoon compares to the F22 Raptor?
It would be nice to see them up against one another at Red Flag
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Just seen Channel 5's report and after the compulsory "....its late and over budget" crap, the reporter actually questioned Typhoon's ability to replace the GR.4 and F.3!
All this while being shown library footage of a Gripen display!
Regards, RP.
All this while being shown library footage of a Gripen display! Regards, RP.
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Mr Hoon said it has an Air To Gnd capability. Fantastic. When does it deploy to the sand & Afghanistan....
or.
Can the LDPs be borrowed and be used on the platforms that currently do have an A-G capability (as an interim measure temporarily for a short time of course.........). While Typhoon prepares for the massive air superiority role that is deemed necessary for RIGHT NOW.
gotta make the most of current hardware.....
or.
Can the LDPs be borrowed and be used on the platforms that currently do have an A-G capability (as an interim measure temporarily for a short time of course.........). While Typhoon prepares for the massive air superiority role that is deemed necessary for RIGHT NOW.
gotta make the most of current hardware.....
And it's remarkable how many of those who claim that the Typhoon is designed for the Cold War advocate that it should be replaced by a type that was also designed for the Cold War...
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I think we should be happy that for once we have a world class fighter (instead of political spin that a modified, performance compromised mud mover could have a chance against the Eastern Bloc designed "super fighters"). Typhoon was designed to compete and beat them, not to save money by building a bomber and trying to make it fly like a fighter later. If you want to buy the best, don't expect to get it for nothing.
I certainly don't object to my tax money going towards this - I look upon it as an investment for the future safety of my children.
IMHO, we live in far more unstable times than we did during much of the Cold War. Who knows what challenges we might have to face in coming years, in the lifetime of this aircraft?
So Merry Christmas, RAF - enjoy your new toys!
I certainly don't object to my tax money going towards this - I look upon it as an investment for the future safety of my children.
IMHO, we live in far more unstable times than we did during much of the Cold War. Who knows what challenges we might have to face in coming years, in the lifetime of this aircraft?
So Merry Christmas, RAF - enjoy your new toys!
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And it's remarkable how many of those who claim that the Typhoon is designed for the Cold War advocate that it should be replaced by a type that was also designed for the Cold War...
Suspicion breeds confidence
But chaps, there is no air threat any more. Why do we need such an expensive fighter with little or no mud moving capability? Surely the money is better spent elsewhere? 
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Shy Torque has completely the right attitude - thank God we're going to have a decent bit of kit for once! Late and over budget it may be (like every other aircraft when it comes in to service) but it's just what the RAF needs from an operational point of view. Remember that we're still flogging around in jets like the Jaguar that was designed in the 1950s!
Navaleye - I haven't got a clue what you're talking about with respect to air-ground capability?? It can drop everything the RAF has and with a decent targeting pod (Litening 2 I think.)
Navaleye - I haven't got a clue what you're talking about with respect to air-ground capability?? It can drop everything the RAF has and with a decent targeting pod (Litening 2 I think.)
Suspicion breeds confidence
You are probably right, but its not the rumour in circulation with the general public. It sees Tranche 2 as a half-way house until Tranche 3 which has full air-ground capability. Maybe the RAF should place more emphasis on this in its PR.
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It sees Tranche 2 as a half-way house until Tranche 3 which has full air-ground capability.
Just an observation re media coverage. Early evening news on ITV and Channel four was almost identical in terms of topics covered to the BBC,except for one item.......no mention of the Typhoon deal? or did I miss it?