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Ali_Baba said:

Tempest Stealth Fighter Flying Demonstrator Takes Shape​


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Tempest Stealth Fighter Flying Demonstrator Takes Shape

For the first time, we have gotten a look at the Flying Technology Demonstrator that will feed into the Tempest fighter program. For the first time, we have gotten a look at the Flying Technology Demonstrator that will feed into the Tempest fighter program.
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<sigh!>
Fond memories of the metal-bashing capital of the world.
 
Joe Shearer said:
<sigh!>
Fond memories of the metal-bashing capital of the world.
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Further details of the demonstrator have also emerged. Team Tempest says the critical design review was completed in May of this year, although the manufacturing of components had already begun in 2023. Of these parts, 99 percent come from U.K. manufacturers.
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This quote shows the depth of UK aerospace manufacturing capabilities that the UK still retains, where it can build a flying prototype in the UK of a 6th gen platform.

I am looking forward to seeing it fly as an aviation nut!
 
Ali_Baba said:
This quote shows the depth of UK aerospace manufacturing capabilities that the UK still retains, where it can build a flying prototype in the UK of a 6th gen platform.

I am looking forward to seeing it fly as an aviation nut!
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Some other time (I'm going through some deep issues at the moment, and not really in a relaxed mood), remind me to tell you how my BAE Director got me into Munich from Preston.
The Brits are really into aviation, heart and soul.
 

Tempest 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Has A Message for Any Air Force on Earth​


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Tempest 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Has A Message for Any Air Force on Earth

Key Points and Summary – UK-Italy-Japan’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is accelerating, with Tempest prioritizing deep range and a large internal payload—targeting roughly twice the F-35’s stealth-carried weapons. -Officials tout AI-enabled processing, enhanced stealth, loyal-wingman...
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The Tempest is going to replace the Typhoon so it won’t be carrier capable.. unlike its US counterpart.
 
KingQamaR said:
The Tempest is going to replace the Typhoon so it won’t be carrier capable.. unlike its US counterpart.
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Na there are 2 separate project of US 6th gen jets are going on NGAD, NGAD HAS NO CAPABILITY TO OPERATE FROM CARRIERS AND F/A XX WHICH WILL BE SPECIFICALY DESIGN FOR USN AND CARRIER OPERATIONS
 

Tempest 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Has A Message for Any Air Force on Earth​


nationalsecurityjournal.org

Tempest 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Has A Message for Any Air Force on Earth

Key Points and Summary – UK-Italy-Japan’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is accelerating, with Tempest prioritizing deep range and a large internal payload—targeting roughly twice the F-35’s stealth-carried weapons. -Officials tout AI-enabled processing, enhanced stealth, loyal-wingman...
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Key Points and Summary – UK-Italy-Japan’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is accelerating, with Tempest prioritizing deep range and a large internal payload—targeting roughly twice the F-35’s stealth-carried weapons.
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>> Interesting article to read.
 

UK open to Germany joining future fighter project​


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UK open to Germany joining future fighter project

The UK has said it remains open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme, as uncertainty deepens around France and Germany’s FCAS fighter project.
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(hopefully not in the development phase!)
 
I wonder if India can get it's hands on these jets
They have always brought from both UK and France historically
Hunters
Gnats
Canberra
Jaguars
Sea harrier

This is real possibility especially if the chinease threat keeps growing
 
harpy1 said:
I wonder if India can get it's hands on these jets
They have always brought from both UK and France historically
Hunters
Gnats
Canberra
Jaguars
Sea harrier

This is real possibility especially if the chinease threat keeps growing
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India will not get any NEW top line fighters from Europe for the foreseeable future following the Sindhoor disaster.

Manufacturers will not risk such embarrassment. Your fate is sealed....
 
Liquidator said:
India will not get any NEW top line fighters from Europe for the foreseeable future following the Sindhoor disaster.

Manufacturers will not risk such embarrassment. Your fate is sealed....
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Honestly I think the UK will sell GCAP to India in a heartbeat if India asked, If I am to be brutally honest.

You only have to look at how few Rafale sales(other than order reduction by Indonesia) have been cancelled to see that most people do not associate the performance of the Rafale in "Indian hands" as being the same performance in their own hands(and rightly so). Even PAF said the Rafale was an excellent plane if deployed properly.
 
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Ali_Baba said:
Honestly I think the UK will sell GCAP to India in a heartbeat if India asked, If I am to be brutally honest.

You only have to look at how few Rafale sales(other than order reduction by Indonesia) have been cancelled to see that most people do not associate the performance of the Rafale in "Indian hands" as being the same performance in their own hands(and rightly so). Even PAF said the Rafale was an excellent plane if deployed properly.
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Time will tell
I'll check in with you about this in 10-15 years time.
 
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