RAF news and discussion

[cpt007]

Its time somebody opened a thread for the small but capable RAF.
Does anyone know how many confirmed orders the RAF has made for Typhoon.
My number from various sources is 184 (including 3 a),is that right?

 

[SASWanabe]

in what world is the RAF small? oh and btw if you actualy took the time to check you would see there is already a thread
http://www.defencetalk.com/forums/air-force-aviation/royal-air-force-raf-discussions-updates-6917-12/

as for the Typhoons

House of Commons - Management of the Typhoon Project - Public Accounts Committee

The Department originally planned to buy 232 aircraft. However, in light of changed operational requirements and significant funding constraints arising from the pressures of the defence budget, it is now ordering 160 aircraft and will retire the 53 oldest aircraft by 2019, leaving a long-term fleet of 107 aircraft. It is unclear as to whether the acquisition of the third phase in this contract, for the last 16 aircraft, was driven by contractual obligations or by operational need.

 

[cpt007]

in what world is the RAF small?

Oh crap I missed this thread.I created a new thread with good intentions.
As for small mr sas take it easy it is just a personal opinion.thx for your info about numbers.