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Ananda
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Nothing official yet from Columbian officials, but there're news on Columbia looking to Gripen as lead option to replace their Kfir. If this is getting through then it is second customer for Gripen in South America. As also Philippines potentially become second Southeast Asia customer.
The F 35 does look to have a wider diameter which comes from its core design including the f35b stovl , I would imagine comparing these two aircraft are like comparing apples and oranges and until we know more about this aircrafts capabilities we should not assume this aircraft has abilities that match those of the f35aThe unavoidable comparision, courtesy of Deino.
Other than a choice of a twin engine setup, they probably were "inspired" by the design and layout of the F-35.
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Ananda
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Another win for C390. Something like this in continuous trend, that can change prospects even to current J users.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
The J-20S, a seat version is described in the link. A second person in the jet for handling loyal wingman jets and other stuff, a huge plus IMHO. Other than 6th Gen projects, which may or maybe not have a second seat, the West has no stealth 2-seat jet. Might explain why the US is expanding the Raider’s role and possibly an increased buy.
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China Officially Unveils The J-20S, The World’s First Two-Seat Stealth Fighter
After it first broke cover in 2021, the J-20S two-seat stealth fighter jet’s existence has now been officially confirmed and a scale model has also been
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John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Good news about the B-21 program cost in this article. As NG is bidding on the USN's 6th Gen fighter, perhaps this news will register with the USN decision makers. The USAF is likely becoming more interested in expanded roles for the Raider given the uncertainty wrt their NGAD program.
The B-21’s Price Is Decreasing With Over $5 Billion Saved for the First Five Lots - The Aviationist
The B-21’s Price Is Decreasing With Over $5 Billion Saved for the First Five Lots - The Aviationist
SolarisKenzo
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Turkey close to finalizing deal for 40 Eurofighter Typhoons after years of Airbus veto.
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Typhoon is by far the most popular european fighter jet of the 3 currently in production (Typhoon, Rafale, Gripen).
As of today, 750 planes were ordered (Turkey not included) and the consortium plans to reach 850 planes ordered very soon.
More than 600 planes have been delivered as of early 2024.
EF-2000 ORDERS:
Tranche 1: 148 planes
Tranche 2: 275 planes
Tranche 3: 200 planes
Tranche 4: 103 planes
Potential orders: Turkey (up to 40), Poland (up to 32), Saudi Arabia (up to 54) and Qatar (up to 12).
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are currently negotiating with the consortium and are already operating the plane.
Turkey secured 40 Eurofighter Typhoons with Germany’s approval
Turkey has received Germany's green light for the acquisition of 40 Eurofighter jets, a development recently confirmed by Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler.
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Typhoon is by far the most popular european fighter jet of the 3 currently in production (Typhoon, Rafale, Gripen).
As of today, 750 planes were ordered (Turkey not included) and the consortium plans to reach 850 planes ordered very soon.
More than 600 planes have been delivered as of early 2024.
EF-2000 ORDERS:
Tranche 1: 148 planes
Tranche 2: 275 planes
Tranche 3: 200 planes
Tranche 4: 103 planes
Potential orders: Turkey (up to 40), Poland (up to 32), Saudi Arabia (up to 54) and Qatar (up to 12).
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are currently negotiating with the consortium and are already operating the plane.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
This article from the Diplomat summarizes what is known about China’s J-35A and J-35, the latter is the assumed label for the PLAN’s version. Will be interesting to see how many the PLAAF’s buys relative to the J-20(A).
Assessing the J-35A: The Chinese Air Force’s New Stealth Fighter
After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China’s new fifth-generation fighter?
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Ananda
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Deino put the article as well rounded assessment, thus I take his word on that, as Deino himself quite well rounded analysts on PLA. If we see the article, seems Rick Joe believe that J-35 will hold considerable future within PLAAF inventory.
Don't forget PLAN also already shown use J-35 Naval variance mock up aboard Fujian. Thus J-35N potentially will be use on considerable population also by PLAN. This is also China 5th gen that being offered to export market. They don't offer J-20 for export.
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Both J-35 PLAAF and PLAN variance.
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John Fedup
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Yet another story about drone penetration on air-force bases, this time the UK. This has been a reoccurring event at US bases as well (e,g. Langley, VA). Little information unfortunately as to their purpose, the risk, or the origin (at least in the public domain).
Mysterious Drones Are Back Near U.S. Air Bases In The United Kingdom
Mysterious Drones Are Back Near U.S. Air Bases In The United Kingdom
John Fedup
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Some potentially bad news for the GCAP program, Reaction Engines seems to be in distress. They have reported several interesting developments for several years now but......?
MOD in discussions over Reaction Engines collapse
MOD in discussions over Reaction Engines collapse
Sandhi Yudha
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It would be a loss if this company, specialized in highly advanced products/developments, closes its doors permanently. The British government should financially support or take over the ownership of this company and make it state property.
If they don't to this, a certain country is absolutely willing to reach put a helping hand and take over the company with all its knowledge and expertise.
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This has nothing to do with GCAP. RR has interesting ideas but they were far from an actual working engine, much less Skylon. Just the pre-cooler was built and tested, which at best was a proof-of-concept. The UK Space Agency seems to just focus on space science and ignores any attempt to fund or encourage domestic launch vehicles.
Air-breathing engine precooler achieves record-breaking Mach 5 performance
UK company Reaction Engines has tested its innovative precooler at airflow temperature conditions equivalent to Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. This achievement marks a significant milestone in its ESA-supported development of the air-breathing SABRE engine, paving the way for a...
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I was wondering when this will happen. It cost the Russians next to nothing to provide MiG-29s. They have a bunch of SMTs in pieces at the 514th aircraft maintenance facility that the NKs will be happy to pick up.
Flankers, older models are also available. (ancient P, S, SMs, early 30s); junk to most, but for NK, an order better than anything KPAF is flying now.
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Flankers, older models are also available. (ancient P, S, SMs, early 30s); junk to most, but for NK, an order better than anything KPAF is flying now.
US reveals North Korea's demands to Russia in exchange for war support
MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft Pyongyang will receive are still "formidable," Indo Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo said.
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Sandhi Yudha
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Russia can upgrade the current North-Korean MiG-29 fleet, or provide new (stored/grounded) ones after refurbishment/overhaul. Maybe the North-Koreans will also be happy with transport aircrafts, like second-hand An-24, An-26 and Il-76.I was wondering when this will happen. It cost the Russians next to nothing to provide MiG-29s. They have a bunch of SMTs in pieces at the 514th aircraft maintenance facility that the NKs will be happy to pick up.
Flankers, older models are also available. (ancient P, S, SMs, early 30s); junk to most, but for NK, an order better than anything KPAF is flying now.
US reveals North Korea's demands to Russia in exchange for war support
MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft Pyongyang will receive are still "formidable," Indo Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo said.x.com
Sandhi Yudha
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Qatar has confirmed the purchase of an additional 12 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, bringing its total order to 36.
This follows Qatar’s initial 24 EF2000 Typhoon jets order signed earlier in 2017.
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This follows Qatar’s initial 24 EF2000 Typhoon jets order signed earlier in 2017.
Additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for Qatar
Additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for Qatar Qatar has confirmed the purchase of an additional 12 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, bringing its total order to 36. The deal, which...
