A Eurofighter Typhoon new-generation, swing-role fighter, operated by BAE Systems’ flight test team has successfully completed its first ‘flutter trial’ to prove the aerodynamic stability of the aircraft in a heavy, air-to-surface, weapons configuration.
This important milestone will further improve Typhoon’s true multi-role capability, which will allow it to be deployed across a wide spectrum of operational missions. Six Paveway II and 2 AIM9L (Sidewinder) missiles, plus a centre-line fuel tank, were carried during this trial.
Mark Bowman, BAE Systems’ Typhoon project pilot said: “The advanced flight control system of Typhoon means that even with this heavy war load the pilot is still able to manoeuvre the aircraft as a 'care-free' fighter, safe in the knowledge that the computers will be wringing-out every last ounce of turning and rolling performance. With lots of engine performance in reserve, all the corners of the envelope can be reached quickly and easily”.
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