By AFP | 12 Sep, 2015, 01.24AM IST
Eurofighter says Kuwait purchasing 28 warplanes - The Economic Times
BERLIN: Kuwait has agreed to buy 28 Typhoon warplanes, becoming the third country in the Gulf region to order the combat aircraft, the Eurofighter consortium said Friday.
Its statement did not give financial details about the deal, which was struck between Kuwait and Italy.
Eurofighter is a partnership between Italy's Finmeccanica, Britain's BAE Systems and civilian planemaker Airbus.
According to Italy's Corriere della Sera newspaper, the order was estimated to be worth between seven and eight billion euros ($8-9 billion).
"This new agreement is the confirmation of the superiority of the Eurofighter over its competitors and will provide a great opportunity for further Eurofighter orders," said Eurofighter CEO Alberto Gutierrez in the statement.
"The Eurofighter is already proven and trusted by six nations to perform in all operational environments," he added.
In the Gulf region, Eurofighter noted that Saudi Arabia and Oman already had Typhoon jets in their air force.
The deal with Kuwait represents a setback for US rival Boeing.
Kuwait had been expected to opt for Boeing's Super Hornet F18s.
The Gulf state is looking to upgrade its firepower against the backdrop of increased security concerns in the region linked to the rise of the Islamic State jihadist group.
The Eurofighter Typhoon, which first entered into service in late 2003, is Europe's largest collaborative defence programme, with the Kuwait purchase taking the number of committed orders for the aircraft to 599.
Kuwait made a good choice. Our eurofighter typhoons are the best 4th generation fighter jet in the world right now. India should have gone for Eurofighter as well instead of Rafale.
@Gabriel92, désolé j'ai pas pu m'empêcher.
The world's most advanced new generation multi-role/swing-role combat aircraft available on the market.
ABOUT TYPHOON
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Typhoon gives air forces the capability to effectively deliver a full spectrum of air operations - from air policing and peace support, through to high intensity conflict, thanks to its inherent flexibility and adaptability. The aircraft's swing-role capability provides the widest possible range of air-to-air and air-to-surface mission profiles.
Together with our partners we have developed an aircraft that boasts unrivalled combat capability, impressive situational awareness, high survivability and the most advanced array of integrated sensors. In short, Typhoon is a total solution for any modern air force.
HOW IT PERFORMS
Without question one of the Typhoon's defining qualities is its versatility
- Powered by two Eurojet EJ200 engines providing an excellent combat thrust-to-weight ratio in excess of 1.2:1 with 30% thrust growth available.
- Typhoon’s robust design and Flight Control System enables the pilot to fly aggressively to outmanoeuvre enemy aircraft under all combat conditions.
- Brakes off to take off in less than 8 seconds and supersonic under 30 seconds.
- Brakes off to 36,000 feet Mach 1.6 in under 2½ minutes.
SWING-ROLE
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Typhoon swing-role
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Typhoon is a multi-role aircraft which can switch easily between being a fighter aircraft as well as a bomber aircraft. Thus making it a true swing-role aircraft.
PAVEWAY IV
Paveway™IV is the next generation guided weapon selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the Precision Guided Bomb (PGB) programme.
Typhoon in flight
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In an environment where time sensitive targeting remains fundamental to success, Paveway™IV provides the ultimate in operational flexibility. The combat proven dual-mode guidance, together with height of burst and penetrating capability in one weapon system, enable the decision of target engagement to be made right up to the point of release.
It has been successfully integrated onto the
Harrier GR9/9A and
Tornado GR4 and under contract is being integrated onto Typhoon and Joint Combat Aircraft. It expands the boundaries of traditional laser guided weapons and also exceeds the range of rival GPS guided bombs. The enhanced launch zone increases both weapon effectiveness and platform survivability.
HOW TO BUILD A TYPHOON
The Typhoon has been developed by four of the world's leading aerospace companies.
How to build a Typhoon - workshare
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The partner companies involved include ourselves, Airbus Defence and Space (Germany), Alenia Aermacchi of Italy and Airbus Defence and Space (Spain). Each of the European Partner Companies has responsibility for different elements of the aircraft build with production work-shares corresponding to the number of aircraft ordered by each nation.
The partnership operates through Eurofighter GmbH, the company set up to manage the development and production of the Typhoon.
SUPPORTING TYPHOON ON THE FRONTLINE
Typhoon on the flight line
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Getting the crews off the ground at such short notice called for a massive effort, not least from the men and women on our teams who support the RAF and UK MOD on a daily basis. But that’s what
supporting Typhoon is all about.
THE TYPHOON HELMET
Typhoon helmet - front and back view
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The Eurofighter Typhoon’s latest weapon – isn’t something slung under the wing – but
a system with ‘brains’ that sits on the pilot’s head.
DID YOU KNOW?
The first of a new standard of Typhoon (Tranche 3) takes to the skies as part of its series of flight tests.
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- A single load of Typhoon fuel can send a Ford Ka around the world 6 times
- Typhoon can pull up to 9g which creates loads equivalent to no less than 30 elephants pressing down on the wings
- Typhoon can fly from Lands End to John ‘O Groats (603 miles) in under 30 mins
- Alternatively we could go from London to Birmingham in under 6 mins
- From releasing its brakes a Typhoon can take off in under 8 seconds
- Typhoon can be supersonic in under 30 seconds
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