How to future-proof RAF Typhoons

Since entering service in 2003 the RAF Typhoon has been the backbone of combat air defence for the UK, flying more operational hours than ever before in 2022.

Typhoon covers a full spectrum of air operations including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict.

The aircraft is now halfway through its service life and must evolve to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare.

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[mickeyfilmer]

I used to go and watch the Typhoons being tested on a Sunday near Lytham- my goodness those aircraft can do some amazing things- seeing is believing. Almost vertical climb to 12-15000 feet or more in seconds and then almost turn on the spot. Just incresible aircraft.

[peterbennpan]

The quick responce Typhoons based at RAF Coningsby i have been into one of the bunkers where one was stored all ready to be up in the sky within minutes to protect UK skies! I was touching the missiles and and looking all around the jet and even went up the ladders to the cockpit where all the pilots gear was. Now you can't say many civilians have done that! One of the best experiences of my life it was! 👌

[chish]

Maybe interviewing someone on a technical matter while RIAT announcer is droning on wasn't such a good idea.
Almost impossible to hear let alone understand what he was saying.

[gunshipzeroone]

I like to know what would the uk do once the Apache helicopter goes, In 2035, will the uk design it own gunship or see what the USA has?

[Husker]

Typhoon is in the same boat as F15 being such incredible 4th/4.5th gen fighters capable of really high performance BVR that they work along side 5th for years to come .

[princeoftonga]

When it comes to upgrading Typhoon an AESA radar was a planned upgrade right from when it entered service. I’m happy that they seem to be getting it just disappointed that it’s taken 20 years. I believe an engine upgrade to give more thrust was also planned, perhaps with thrust vectoring to give Typhoon super-manoeuvring capabilities.

[Acanofbeer]

The meteor missile is awesome as is the Typhoon. Nobody has a better missile. Every pilot would be afraid of it and I don’t blame them.

[henryvagincourt]

With MoD cut's we need it to have the capability to be in two places at once! What do we have now around 102 in service!

[d]

Would live to see them with EJ230 engines and conformal fuel tanks.

[nearestyoutube]

They need to be guarded on the ground too. Funny reservist would do well

[sapiotone]

@Forces News, please get your team some shotgun and lavalier mics. They’ll do wonders for your audio

[fastride]

Are all the UK missiles named after GI Joe characters?

[injusticemattersuk]

The typhoon and the F-15 is not in the same boat it's two different jets
The F-15 is a 50 years old jet you can't compare the F-15 with typhoon

[lukundosingogo]

Does the royal air force have strategic bombers

[bernardsmith]

Apart from the radar and avionics updates it would benefit from vectored thrust. I know the Germans have introduced LERX on a trials aircraft some years ago and say the inflight benefits are nearly as good as vectored thrust. OK, they really like it because of its lower cost. But vectored thrust has a lesser fatigue penalty for a similar high AoA. It also needs the dorsal tanks a la F16 as also designed in Germany.

[derf]

That's easy, you've only got 2 stations these fly from and one for the lame F35. Typhoon does all the work

[Belzediel]

So, to summarise - how do we future proof the Typhoon? We won't.

[death_parade]

Fun fact: IAF Tejas Mk1A are flying with AESA radars before RAF Typhoons. Heck, even the old Jaguars in IAF service have started getting the AESA radar before the RAF Typhoons.

[dineshsingh-gbun]

Eska uttar machine me nahi he sochme he

[krackerman]

If you mean EUROFIGHTERS then sure... EURO.