{"id":177,"date":"2014-10-17T18:34:57","date_gmt":"2014-10-17T15:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.xairforces.com\/?p=177"},"modified":"2014-10-17T18:34:57","modified_gmt":"2014-10-17T15:34:57","slug":"royal-air-force-now-flying-their-most-advanced-fighter-jets-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xairforces.com\/?p=177","title":{"rendered":"Royal Air Force Now Flying Their Most Advanced Fighter Jets Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Royal Air Force\u2019s (RAF) most advanced fighters ever are now in operational service following the largest ever fighter upgrade programme delivered by BAE Systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bae systems Typhoon Tranche 3<\/p><\/div>\n

Known as Phase 1 Enhancements (P1E), the upgrade package delivers a range of enhancements to the Typhoon aircraft.\u00a0 Developed by BAE Systems working together with its\u00a0 Eurofighter Partner companies, the RAF and UK Ministry of Defence, (MOD), the capabilities introduced have been developed on the back of operations in Libya, and cement Typhoon\u2019s place as a world class multi-role fighter.
\nThe aircraft upgrades include enhanced computing power, weapons systems integration advancements and improved sensor suites making Typhoon even more potent whether tasked with air-to-air work, air-to-surface or a combination of both during a single mission.\u00a0 The P1E enhancements package delivers much more flexibility in mission planning.\u00a0 It allows a single pilot, in a single aircraft to simultaneously attack six different targets in one pass.<\/p>\n

Divided into two elements, Phase 1 Enhancements (a) and Phase 1Enhancements (b), the latter takes the multi-role concept to a new level.\u00a0 Typhoon Requirements Manager, Wing Commander Stephen Williams\u00a0 said: \u201cP1Eb allows Typhoon to begin realising its air-to-surface capability while also delivering in the air-to-air arena.\u00a0 Our ability to switch between air-to-air and air-to-surface modes is a big step, providing great flexibility for our pilots on Operations.\u00a0 This is a key step to delivering capability for the UK\u2019s Interim Force 15.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PE1b package also brings upgrades for the aircraft\u2019s Defensive Aids Sub System and the latest interoperability updates for the Multifunction Information and Distribution Systems, which together ensure the Typhoon remains one of the most effective aircraft in the skies.<\/p>\n

Testing of the P1E package was conducted through a combined industry and MOD team.\u00a0 Martin Taylor, Director for Combat Air at BAE Systems said:\u00a0 \u201cP1E is a massive leap forward in capability and by working jointly as one team, we\u2019ve ensured that there are no surprises when it enters service.\u00a0 We have delivered a capability with all the necessary training and support to make sure it is ready and usable from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first 17 P1E standard aircraft are now in service with the RAF with a further 18 to be delivered by 1st April 2015.<\/p>\n

Click to enlarge infographic.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Advanced Typhoon infographic<\/p><\/div>\n

Source: Bae systems<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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