First Pic of the 'Aggressor' Typhoon breaks cover.

[Reptile 1]

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3 ... uQCl7xXPJI

[Discodaz]

I saw hat yesterday but assumed it was just an unpainted phoon.ive obviously missed something.
Tell me about this aggressor.

IMO it looks darn fantastic

Daz

[Discodaz]

Sorry mate,just read it.no explanation needed

Daz

[Finty]

Looks very good

[cj9ru]

Looking forward to seeing that. In fact I can feel a 1:48 version coming on...

[Thunder]

It’s 95% Black was hoping for something a bit more outlandish in order to truly represent an enemy a/c.

[scottoz8]

it will be interesting to see how a Typhoon can simulate the new Russian fighters, eg the SU-35 etc. DACT uses different types of aircraft to simulate different threats. In days gone by F-5's were used to simulate Migs.

[The Phantom]

It’s 95% Black was hoping for something a bit more outlandish in order to truly represent an enemy a/c.

I thought the same. When I saw the thread title I had hopes of the type of aggressor schemes we see with the USAF

[verreli]

It’s 95% Black was hoping for something a bit more outlandish in order to truly represent an enemy a/c.

I thought the same. When I saw the thread title I had hopes of the type of aggressor schemes we see with the USAF

This is the RAF we're talking about. I'm amazed they even did this. Looks very similar to my 20 year old Typhoon marketing model scheme although that had a light grey underside.

I think black is the highest contrast and thus most visible colour that can be used. That's why training aircraft such as the T2s have this scheme. Guess they can't be training for close in dogfighting 'lose sight - lose the fight'?

[Vulcanone]

It’s 95% Black was hoping for something a bit more outlandish in order to truly represent an enemy a/c.

I thought the same. When I saw the thread title I had hopes of the type of aggressor schemes we see with the USAF

This is the RAF we're talking about. I'm amazed they even did this. Looks very similar to my 20 year old Typhoon marketing model scheme although that had a light grey underside.

I think black is the highest contrast and thus most visible colour that can be used. That's why training aircraft such as the T2s have this scheme. Guess they can't be training for close in dogfighting 'lose sight - lose the fight'?

If you go back into the mess on here you will probably find a mention of the original article that Typhoon Force Commander did with Aviation News nearly 2 years ago. And it mentioned that they won't be outlandish just a different version of the current scheme. 9 Sqn isn't just an aggressor unit so they aren't going to do schemes like the USAF/USN. Sorry to disappoint.

[f-4]

The black is probably to reduce the IR signature for BVR scenarios.

[Ross Forsyth]

9sqn or the RAF should be looking into copyright approval for the "Batman" insignia for the tail of this jet,however I just hope we do get the standard 9sqn Green Bat added

[roughcutter]

Would look nicer with 9 Sqn markings applied

[TARGET]

Reminds me of first UK prototype-DA2- when it was repainted.Although DA2 was ALL black

[Cranberry]

Don't pilots do "dissimilar air combat training" rather than "identical-to-the enemy air combat training"? A black Typhoon looks "dissimilar" to a grey Typhoon which is what most RAF pilots are used to training with?

[Supra]

Plain black or dark grey is a must for RAF Pilots so they can easily see the opposition, just like in real life!
It's hard to imagine the likes of ATAC & Draken (see links below) could get it soooo wrong.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/500 ... bac9_b.jpg
https://cdnsjcavok.nuneshost.com/wp-con ... AEgpwb.jpg
http://atacusa.com/images/slider/image_7.jpg

[Vulcanone]

Hmm funny how not many Air Forces have painted their front line aircraft that colour. With one or 2 exceptions... Slovak MiG-29s, Pre production Russian Su-57s...

Care to comment? Write us a book on the subject maybe. As all us from the aviation publishing world would love to see your knowledge in print.

[Thunder]

How many countries have painted their frontline a/c Black?

[Vulcanone]

I guess someone from the RAF can comment but its apparently referred to as Shark Grey, so may not be black. Apart from a USAF F-16... MiG-28 anyone... ;-)

[Blackcat1]

Black Typhoons matter!