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Aha, I found something, thanks to the guys on f-16.net: https://web.archive.org/web/20080928191451/http://pao.navair.navy.mil/press_releases/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view&Press_release_id=3977&site_id=16 http://www.scribd.com/doc/263052596/Aargm-Er-Rfi

I thought the F was an upgraded 88C with improved GPS + seeker fusion?

T-3?

Found it on Raytheon's HARM page but it has no wings?? http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/harm/

The one on the right?:lol: :thumbup:

I think the line is correct in cases where the turn isn't drag limited, however at high supersonic speeds, drag is the limiting factor in STRs and TV helps reduce drag and that's the main benefit of TV.

New topic as suggested. Here's a MiG-15 vs F-86 energy graph produced by a pilot called Boyd and a video.

New 40mm CSAT.

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/show-daily/paris-air-show/2015/06/15/paris-joint-strike-fighter-lockheed-block-buy-multiyear-purchase/71268726/ JSF Block Buy Could Reach 500 Fighters

A Bio Sensing Helmet Would Take Control When the Pilot Can’t Elbit Systems is developing new applications for smart helmets for pilots that will be able to sense life-threatening developments during flight. The helmet is fitted with unique bio-sensors that measure physiological life signs. Monitoring the pilot’s heartbeat, blood flow and oxygen level in the blood stream. The system can identify developing conditions that could lead to hypoxia or G-induced loss of consciousness (GLOC). “These two conditions are life threatening, since they often cannot be sensed by the pilot,” Yaron Kranz, Business Development and R&D Director at Elbit Systems told Defense-Update. Hypoxia can develop at different pace, with oxygen concentration in the blood falling and no clear signs that would signal the pilot to take preventive measures. Measuring consciousness is even harder, as GLOC may happen suddenly and comes without warning...

Mmmmm... I think pilot training and experience is a factor that shouldn't be overlooked. Let's not forget that Sea Harriers beat Mirage F1s without loss in the Falklands.

Hungary suffers second Gripen clash in two months. http://www.janes.com/article/52187/hungary-suffers-second-gripen-crash-in-two-months

New Missile Killer Performs Test Flight, on Schedule for 2018 Deployment http://defense-update.com/20150608_sm-3block2a.html#.VXmKeflViiY

IAI Unveils a UHF Radar that Tracks Stealth Aircraft from Hundreds of Kilometers Away http://defense-update.com/20150607_ultra_radar.html#.VXmHDvlViiY http://www.iai.co.il/2013/36563-46340-en/IAI.aspx http://www.iai.co.il/Sip_Storage//FILES/2/41482.pdf ELM-2090U ULTRA EARLY WARNING UHF DIGITAL RADAR FAMILYIAI-ELTA's ELM-2090U UHF ULTRA Early Warning and long range search and track radars are a family of transportable land-based radar systems designed to autonomously detect and simultaneously track dozens of Ballistic Missiles (BMs), satellites and airborne targets at very long ranges. The radar operates under all weather conditions and in the presence of dense electromagnetic environments. The modular digital Active Electronic Steering Array (AESA) includes thousands of transmit/receive modules and digital units which provide high redundancy, graceful degradation, high reliability and high availability. The modular design enables the construction of scalable radar configurations using multiple antenna building blocks (clusters) according to customer requirements. Features Autonomous very long range detection and acquisition of targets with low Radar Cross Section (RCS) Detection and classifcation of BMs, satellites and airborne targets Digital beam forming technology Modular design 1,6 clusters, and up to 22 clusters (depicted on front page) Multi-mode operation - simultaneous tracking of BMs, airborne targets and satellites Very wide and fexible spatial coverage Accurate impact and launch point estimation Advance Electronic Counter Counter Measure (ECCM) capabilities Interoperability with complementary legacy air defense system Advanced on-line Built-In Test (BIT) capabilities Data recording and analysis capability Transportable confguration Stand alone power and cooling subsystem Field proven

Interestingly there's an LV retro-fittable version that can launch this: Could be relevant for STOVL carriers.

With sufficient funding and no partners interfering and think they could build a pretty good one. This was a pretty revolutionary idea that they gave up for the F-35, seeing it as too risky: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Aerospace_P.125

So is it basically the GBU-50 then? http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsraytheon-delivers-enhanced-paveway-ii-bombs-to-undisclosed-european-country

What is the actual difference between EPWIII and GBU-10 if you don't mind me asking?

Indeed. I don't suppose you know the answer to this debate wrt 2,000lb bomb carriage? I realise they're not presently used on RAF Typhoons but I think GBU-10s can only go on the same wing pylons as the drop tanks due to size and loading limits, is that correct? Not sure about GBU-31 carriage, if they were to be used.

Well I'm not sure where you get your data from but I have never seen an EF carrying GBU-10s on the 3rd wing pylons and only seen Spanish EFs carrying GBU-10s on the wet wing pylons instead of drop tanks. So whilst wiki is a horrible source, it seems to be correct. I'm happy to be proved wrong though.

Is it the AIM-9X BlkII?

Two GBU-10s maximum. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurofighter_Typhoon#Armament Four GBU-31s might be possible if they fit on the inner pylons without interfering with the landing gear but not qualified yet.

No it can't. It can carry 6 1,000lb bombs. 2,000lb bombs are not qualified (except in Spanish AF??) and would only work on two pylons, the same ones that are used by the drop tanks. The ones outside aren't strong enough and the ones inside would conflict with the landing gear assuming GBU-10s.

I guess you could have a generic model but it would all be guesswork.

I thought it was a strike on ISIS?