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First Bomb Drop Of The New RAF Typhoon
London UK (SPX) Nov 26, 2007 The RAF's newest and most versatile multi-role fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon has dropped its first in-service RAF bomb - and the weapon scored a direct hit on the target at sea off the Welsh coast. The weapon, a 1000lb Paveway 2 laser guided bomb (LGB) was dropped by a Typhoon of No. 11 Squadron based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Baroness Taylor, Minister for Defence Equipment and Support said "Typhoon is an exceptional fighter jet; we have already seen it perform in its air-to-air role in June this year when it defended UK airspace. The first RAF bomb drop is a significant step towards the Typhoon being ready for operational use." The Pilot of the BAE Systems aircraft said "The drop ran very smoothly and is testament to the exceptional performance of the aircraft even at this early stage of multi-role development." Typhoon Project Team Leader, Air Commodore Chris Bushell, commented "This successful weapons trial is an important step on the route towards achieving multi-role capability for Typhoon. The result of this trial has emphasised the effectiveness that this will add to the Typhoon fleet and that delivery of the future operational multi-role aircraft is on track". Trials are continuing to perfect its bomb-dropping techniques with a view to achieving an initial air-to-ground attack capability by the summer of 2008. This follows on from the aircraft being declared operational in the air-to-air role, defending UK air space from aerial threats, on 29 June this year. Related Links The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com
Analysis: China eyes new Russian tech
Hong Kong (UPI) Nov 23, 2007 A Chinese military source based in Beijing has said the People's Liberation Army Air Force is negotiating with the Russian Sukhoi Aircraft Company on three new projects. |
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