TR Air Forces|News & Discussion

[MonteCarlo]

Gabriele says per his sources "40 jets from UK" are to be 20 to be ordered and 20 options, with no ex-RAF frames. This makes more sense, because there's not enough T1s to go around, and more importantly, RAF is already shrunk enough for its size, they can't really afford to lose them as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1982514292948910528

So that could be 20 new orders, 20 options and some number of Ex Qatari/Omani ones.

Everyone is claiming something, it's no fun with all this speculation. Let's wait it out.

This is also checks out with what SavunmaSanayist claimed to be "most accurate" info

 

[Turkic]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1982510965154582841

But he... he is the SavunmaSanayiST author who wrote that news piece claiming they are the most accurate. What the...

 

[Sanchez]

This is also checks out with what SavunmaSanayist claimed to be "most accurate" info

With a Tranche 4 being prepped and with delivery schedule being a priority, maybe we will see a first order for 20 aircraft with Mk0s, and an option for 20 with Mk2s, because as also mentioned per Mevlütoğlu today, Mk2 IOC is aimed for 2030:

"With Initial Operating Capability (IOC) expected by 2030, the ECRS Mk2 radar will significantly enhance the RAF’s frontline Typhoon squadrons, solidifying their position as a dominant air superiority platform."

Behind the scenes with Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar

Inside Leonardo’s Edinburgh facility, engineers are building what’s been called the most advanced combat radar ever developed in Europe. The ECRS Mk2 will transform the RAF Typhoon’s ability to detect, jam, and fight in contested airspace. George Allison went behind the scenes to take a closer look.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

 

[Hannibal]

Greek media is saying the 8-12 Eurofighters from Qatar would be "leased" until the Tranche 5 Eurofighters would come. Apparently, Germany approved the sale of 20 Tranche 5 Eurofighters + option for 20 more.

 

[Yasar_TR]

With a Tranche 4 being prepped and with delivery schedule being a priority, maybe we will see a first order for 20 aircraft with Mk0s, and an option for 20 with Mk2s, because as also mentioned per Mevlütoğlu today, Mk2 IOC is aimed for 2030:

"With Initial Operating Capability (IOC) expected by 2030, the ECRS Mk2 radar will significantly enhance the RAF’s frontline Typhoon squadrons, solidifying their position as a dominant air superiority platform."

Behind the scenes with Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar

Inside Leonardo’s Edinburgh facility, engineers are building what’s been called the most advanced combat radar ever developed in Europe. The ECRS Mk2 will transform the RAF Typhoon’s ability to detect, jam, and fight in contested airspace. George Allison went behind the scenes to take a closer look.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

BAE site claims that starting from 2028 they want to be in a position to produce Typhoons with the new ECRS-MK2 radar.

“The UK’s commitment to these long-lead packages in support of series production reflects the growing confidence in the progress being made by UK Industry in developing this state-of-the-art radar and growing maturity of the system design.

With initial production radars due to become available from 2028, the race is now on to get them integrated as soon as possible through the four-nation Eurofighter programme and deliver the battle-winning capability into the hands of the war fighter.”

https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/article/typhoon-radar-funding-commitment