Probably solid. But there is still mid-course guidance/datalink that makes it less of an issue
According to this site and other ones F-22 can carry 6 Amraam+ 2 Aim-9.
So Yeah, it can carry 6 Aim-120 without any issue.
Those are AIM-120C, clipped wings
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Do we know what sources they used to reduce Thrust at slower speeds?
Everyone even Raptor guys who have flown the Typhoon have said the climb rate and acceleration are incredible.
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I am not involved in EF bug reporting, you are better off asking Flame and Gunjob.
It doesnt specify Aim-120 models which means it can carry any model with 6+2 configuration, unless you got exact source that shows it can only carry 6 120C’s+ 2 Aim-9.
Bro it’s almost like they clipped the AIM120C wings for a reason.
Here from Wikipedia, at least do bottom of the barrel research: “The AIM-120C has smaller “clipped” aerosurfaces to enable increased internal carriage on the USAF F-22 Raptor from four to six AMRAAMs”
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Wikipedia is not a reliable source dude.
Anyway lets not derail this thread any longer.
We can always discuss Raptor’s abilities on its thread.
For WT bug reports, or if not enlighten me why they clipped the wings on the aim120c and beyond.
Reduce the drag? Have you ever considered that?
Yeah, you’re right, but that still doesn’t mean it can carry 6 AIM120 A/B, the wings got clipped mainly to reduce “box size”, and in many publications it’s stated it was done specifically for the f22 to be able to carry more.
Also if you look for loadout charts you’ll see that some actually mention that the 6 AIM120 C are “compressed”, while others show a maximum of 4 AIM120 A/B
Is there any talk about the tranche 5 of the eurofighter or no furthers updates are planned ? And for which year first tranche 4 eurofighter are supposed to be received ?
Because i cannot fight anything about those two, i know it’s still not clear about what improvements tranche 4 will get but still i thought they were close from it.
The Bundeswehr expects their first Tranche 4 aircraft this year.
Spoiler
I think i remember something about a Tranche 5 being planned, but I don’t know any specifics and would have to check for sources. Could’ve just been a proposal that never got anywhere
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Thanks.
Also, regarding Tranche 5. I’ve found the Bundeswehr articel about it again.
To sum up the basic bullet points:
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New computer architecture
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New cockpit
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New weapons
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New flight control software
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Where AMK kit?
where new Radar? (AESA)
sources
Neue Eurofighter für die Luftwaffe - Forderung nach "Tranche 5"
Also Tranche 4 gets from 2025 AESA
Entwicklung des neuen Eurofighter-Radars auf neuer Basis
Aren’t those both for tranche 4 ? Otherwise it might lack his own drone even in tranche 5.
It can be and i wouldnt be surprised.
Another customized nonsense from Gaijin. All aircraft must have SEP drawdown in the transonic zone.
AESA is part of T4. AMK i do not know. I vaguely remember there also being discussions about the TVC being added for T5, but i have absolutely zero sources for that