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Eurojet proposes thrust-vectoring upgrade for Typhoon

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Eurojet proposes thrust-vectoring upgrade for Typhoon

Post by Gary » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:18 am

Eurofighter and engine supplier Eurojet are stepping up their efforts to interest Typhoon customer nations in a thrust-vectoring upgrade that promises to bring substantial operational benefits and pay for itself through lifecycle cost reductions.

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Re: Eurojet proposes thrust-vectoring upgrade for Typhoon

Post by Richard B » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:16 pm

Really do hope we see this sysytem fitted to some of the typhoon fleets.

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Re: Eurojet proposes thrust-vectoring upgrade for Typhoon

Post by Flyingmonster » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:26 pm

That would be interesting to see!! After seeing what the OVT can do, imagine what a Tiffie could do with a similar set up! :thumb:
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