UK Eurofighter Typhoon upgrades (P4E, LTE, AMK) )

TempestII commented 1 year ago

DB Selector

DB3K

Baseline

4948

Hypothetical

Yes

Name

Typhoon FGR.4

Country

UK

Service

Royal Air Force

In Commission

2028

Number in Service

Quantity unknown at this time

Length (m)

Likely the same as 4948

Wingspan (m)

Likely the same as 4948

Height (m)

Likely the same as 4948

Empty Weight (kg)

Likely the same as 4948

Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) (kg)

Likely the same as 4948

Payload Weight (kg)

Likely the same as 4948

Crew

1

Propulsion

Likely the same as 4948

Rate of Climb (ft/min)

Likely the same as 4948

Service Ceiling (ft)

60000

Military/Afterburner Speed (kt)

Likely the same as 4948

Cruise Speed (kt)

Likely the same as 4948

Supercruise

Yes

Ferry Range (nm)

Likely the same as 4948

Endurance (min)

Likely the same as 4948

Takeoff / Landing Distance (m)

Likely the same as 4948

Fuel Capacity (kg)

Likely the same as 4948

Sensors

Likely the same as 4948, but with the AESA ECRS Mk2. This may be in the CMO DB under 1349, although might need the name and specs updating slightly. The sources also suggest that the radar will have OECM capabilities.

Mounts

Likely the same as 4948.

Loadout Options

Likely to be similar to 4948, especially as there will be full integration with the SPEAR 3 and EW weapons planned by this point.

According to several sources, the RAF is looking at to acquire Israeli Rampage missiles to replace its donated Storm Shadows. Therefore, an option to carry x2 Rampages over x2 Storm Shadows should be included as a possible loadout.

The AMK should allow the Typhoon to carry heavier and asymmetrical loads too.

It is unclear if the upgraded Typhoon will have access to the JNAAM but it could be included as a loadout as it may become a test-bed for such weapon.

Comms/Datalinks

Likely the same as or similar to 4948.

Aircraft Codes

Supermanouverability, Terrain Avoidance, Fly-by-Wire, Night Navigation/Attack (Incl. Bomb, Rocket Delivery), Bombsight - Advanced Navigation (INS/GPS), Probe Refuelling

Comments

The Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) will increase the Typhoon's manoeuvrability, especially its AoA capabilities. In CMO terms, this should increase it's agility above 5. Maybe 5.4 as it likely still won't have thrust vectoring.

The cockpit enhancements may also be enough to increase its CMO interface classification to the same level as the F-35.