Eurofighter Typhoon RAF Leuchars Airshow 2009
Eurofighter Typhoon RAF Leuchars Airshow 2009 Typhoon will provide the RAF with a multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed in the full spectrum of air operations, from air policing, to peace support, through to high intensity conflict. Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain formally agreed to start development of the aircraft in 1988 with contracts for a first batch of 148 aircraft of which 55 are for the RAF signed ten years later. Deliveries to the RAF started in 2003 to 17(R) Sqn, based at BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire, alongside the factory in which the aircraft are assembled, while detailed development and testing of the aircraft was carried out. Formal activation of the Typhoon Squadron at RAF Coningsby occurred on the 1st Jul 2005, with operational employment expected to be declared later on this decade. An incremental acquisition has always been envisaged resulting in a true multi-role weapon system. Initial production aircraft of the F2 standard will be deployed primarily as air-superiority fighters, but will quickly be equipped with a potent precision ground-attack capability. Armament will include the long-range Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), the UK-developed Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and various air-to-ground weapons. They will succeed in service the RAFs Tornado F3 and Jaguar aircraft. Following the 55 Tranche 1 aircraft, the RAF is due to receive 89 Tranche 2 aircraft with capacity to be …
Tags: 2009, Airshow, Eurofighter, Leuchars, Typhoon
@agnosticcc …..except that it is far too expensive to use in any theatre of war, apparently.
Very fitting music. Great video!
@orfan9ma they are great planes my friend, but aside from F-22 Raptor which is the only 5th generation Fighter in existence, nothing comes close to the Eurofighter Typhoon.
@agnosticcc don’t be silly friend!!!
what aboyt ,SU family,..;30, /34;in the strategic assault/c.a.s ,..
Su35/37,. su47,..etc,..!!!
i love this plane but. but i cant stop loughing when ppl say the best air superiority fighter plane in the world this plane hasnt got experincet in any war yet, is not like f14 , f15, f16, f18. thanks for the vid 10/10
my mate was flying that
The best Air Superiority Fighter plane in the world!
Nice work 5 Stars
Lovely day that was. I went to Leuchars all the way from Denmark to watch it. The weather at Denmark was shit! And i heard it was awesome at Leuchars. The airshow was fucking awesome.
the best fighter jet in the world
really? we brits are informed its the best thing ever…….
Great video work
I like it very much
keep going on with this filming
it was on just before the wing walkers
Great video. Thanks for sharing
very nice video 5/5
When did it fly? I arrived as the wing walkers were landing..
nice platform, but lacked the electronics