Polish Pilots Take Controls on F-16

[Nonskimmer]

Except Russia that is. They still see NATO as some kind of threat.
Russian pride.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Originally Posted by evangilder

Yeah, I remember watching the wall come down on TV. I honestly never thought I would see that in my lifetime. Funny that this was brought up. I heard the Scorpions Magic of the Moment tonight too.

I was there when the Wall fell. I was hitting it with a hammer like most people and drinking champaign and the fire works were amazing. I will allways remember it.

Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass

shouldda bought the Eurofighter

What are you talking about. Germany did buy the Eurofighter. Germany helped design, develop, and build it as well.

Germany has actually allready taken delivery of the Eurofighter and is fielding it in these squadrons:

Jagdgeschwader 71 "Richthofen"
Jagdgeschwader 73 "Steinhoff"
Jagdgeschwader 74
Jagdbombergeschwader 31 "Boelcke"
Jagdbombergeschwader 33 Cochem
http://www.luftwaffe.de/

Germany becomes first to take delivery of Eurofighter warplane
AFP ^ | 08/04/03 | AFP

Posted on 08/04/2003 6:32:00 PM PDT by Pikamax


Germany becomes first to take delivery of Eurofighter warplane HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, Aug 4 (AFP) - Germany has become the first country to take delivery of a Eurofighter warplane, product of an ambitious four-nation project to boost European military capabilities, Eurofighter announced on Monday. The Eurofighter Typhoon will be used for training purposes before the rest of Germany's total order of 180 aircraft is phased into operational use later in 2003 and over the next few years, the company, based near the southern city of Munich, said in a statement.

Deliveries to the air forces of the other countries involved in the project -- Britain, France and Italy -- will commence later this summer.

The Eurofighter is being made by a consortium that comprises Britain's BAE Systems, Germany's Daimler-Benz Aerospace (Dasa), Italy's Alenia and the Spanish group Casa.

The four consortium members have ordered 620 of the aircraft.

Britain has ordered 232 aircraft, Germany 180, Italy 121 and Spain 87. Each plane costs around 80 million euros (91 million dollars).

Last year Austria became the first nation outside the consortium to place an order, asking for 18. Greece has committed to 60 with an option for a further 30 aircraft.

The aircraft was officially licensed on June 30, certifying that the plane is airworthy and ready for use.

The single-seat plane is a multi-role, high-speed combat aircraft with a range of 2,500 kilometres (1,560 miles) and can be equipped with a mix of missiles depending on its mission.

Although planning for the aircraft began in 1977, financial worries caused repeated delays.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/958213/posts

[v2]

Hi Adler,
you worked hard...

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i know Germany are part of the Eurofighter program, 42.5 percent to be exact, i was actually refering to poland..........

[cheddar cheese]

Nah, theyre better off with F-16's

[v2]

I think, that F16C/D block 52+ would win Eurofighter in fight...

[the lancaster kicks ass]

wanna dogfight about that

[Soren]

Originally Posted by v2

I think, that F16C/D block 52+ would win Eurofighter in fight...

I think not. The Eurofighter is designed mainly to shoot down other fighters, and recent trials seem conclude its rather good at it.

However, who really knows, there's alot of secrecy around these new fighters and their capabilities. (Wouldn't want to reveal to much to your enemies, now would you ? )

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Originally Posted by v2

I think, that F16C/D block 52+ would win Eurofighter in fight...

Doubt it. The only aircraft out there more advanced than the Eurofighter is the F-22 right now. The Russians have had some designs that probably could do better however they do not have the money to do so.

[v2]

I have first question: how old is Eurofighter? And second one: what about it's armour?

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

The development of the Eurofighter started in the 1970s however spending limits slowed down its progress. The F-16 also was a 1970s program it however did not suffer from spending costs. The Eurofighters design however was changed throughout the 1980's and early 1990's until you see what you see today.

Its armour is not much different than that of a F-16 which is light and not much.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

although it's armour is heavier than the F-16, as is it's contruction..............

[v2]

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announces successful completion of the maiden flight of the first Polish F-16 aircraft. The flight took place in Ft. Worth, Texas, USA and marks a key milestone in the success of the Peace Sky program. The F-16 flown yesterday is part of a 48-aircraft order by the Government of Poland and is planned for delivery to the Polish Air Force later this year.




The pilot for the first flight was Paul Hattendorf, a company test pilot for Lockheed Martin. He performed numerous system checks, including engine throttle transients at various altitudes and radar checks using a photo chase F-16 as a simulated target. Hattendorf also took the aircraft to supersonic speeds and performed high-g maneuvers during the flight, which lasted just over an hour. After several additional check flights by both company and U.S. Air Force test pilots, this first Polish F-16 is scheduled to be ferried to Edwards AFB, Calif., in April for more system-specific testing.



When delivered, Polish F-16s will be the most advanced in NATO. Features of the Block 52+ include an AN/APG-68(V) 9 radar fire control system and a Sniper Extended Range pod, which is an advanced targeting pod designed with an infrared pointer, laser, day TV, forward looking infrared, laser spot tracker and advanced algorithms. The pod delivers superior tracking performance and reliability. Additionally, the multi-role fighter developed for Poland is equipped with a helmet-mounted cueing system used for directing precision guided munitions and off-boresight missiles as well as for increasing pilot situational awareness. The aircraft is designed to be fully interoperable with NATO and European Union missions.

[Glider]

While it may no longer be the best modern fighter in the air, its still the best looking.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

She deffinatly is a good looking aircraft, and she will still be very competative for many more years to come.