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Eurofighter Typhoon Continues Phase 1 Enhancement Testing

  • 12:00 AM, October 1, 2012
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The Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has begun flight testing the final part of the Phase 1 Enhancements (P1Eb) programme. This final step of the first batch of enhancements contract includes air to surface integration, full smart bomb integration, modern secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) known as Mode 5, improved Radios and Direct Voice Input, Air-to-Surface Helmet Mounted Sight System, improved Air-to-Air capabilities including digital integration of Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles and updated MIDS datalink functionalities for enhanced interoperability with Coalition. The completion and delivery is scheduled by the end of 2013. The P1E(b) will deliver a robust simultaneous multirole capability and cover the design, development, qualification and clearance of the first major upgrade after the Main Development Contract (MDC).
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