Post by burningthought on Jul 12, 2008 4:45:13 GMT -5
Okie this thread is about military weapons, as the name says, Jets, aircraft, Tanks, infantry, if anyone has a specific fave/interest this is where I think it should go if its to do with a military weapon, whats your faves? heres mine for the moment but it may change:
Eurofighter Typhoon
website www.eurofighter.com/
General Specifications
General characteristics
Crew: 1 (Typhoon F2) or 2 (Typhoon T1)
Length: 15.96 m (52 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 10.95 m (35 ft 11 in)
Height: 5.28 m (17 ft 4 in)
Wing area: 50 m² (540 ft²)
Empty weight: 11,000 kg (24,250 lb)
Loaded weight: 15,550 kg (34,280 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 23,000 kg (51,809 lb)
Powerplant: 2× Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofan
Dry thrust: 60 kN (13,500 lbf) each
Thrust with afterburner: 90 kN (20,250 lbf) each
Performance
Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 2 (2,120 km/h, 1,320 mph)
At sea level: Mach 1-1.2 (1,460 km/h, 910 mph)
Supercruise: Mach 1.2 (1,370 km/h, 850 mph)
Range: 1,390 km (864 mi)
Ferry range: 3,790 km (2,300 mi)
Service ceiling 19,812 m (65,000 ft)
Rate of climb: >315 m/s (62,007 ft/min)
Wing loading: 311 kg/m² (63.7 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 1.18
Armament
Gun: 1x 27 mm Mauser BK-27 cannon
Air-to-Air missiles: AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-132 ASRAAM, AIM-120 AMRAAM, IRIS-T and in the future MBDA Meteor
Air-to-Ground missiles: AGM-84 Harpoon, AGM-88 HARM, ALARM, Storm Shadow (AKA "Scalp EG"), Brimstone, Taurus KEPD 350, Penguin and in the future AGM Armiger
Bombs: Paveway 2, Paveway 3, Enhanced Paveway, JDAM, HOPE/HOSBO
Laser designator, e.g. LITENING pod
Design Features
The Eurofighter Typhoon is the definition of avant-garde engineering, using the very latest technology enhanced materials and manufacturing techniques.
Eurofighter Typhoon has a foreplane/delta wing configuration that is aerodynamically unstable in the subsonic range. The "delta canard" design shape of the aircraft is driven by a need for:
Subsonic/supersonic instantaneous and sustained turn rate performance
Agility
Lift and STOL (Short take-off and landing)
Exceptional acceleration
Reduced drag
Combining this with a low wing loading, high thrust-to-weight ratio, excellent all-round vision and carefree handling results in a truly exceptional aircraft.
Stealth technology is incorporated in the basic design. Features include low frontal Radar Cross Section (RCS), passive sensors and supercruise capability.
The airframe is constructed mainly from Carbon Fibre Composites (CFCs), lightweight alloys, titanium and Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP).
Air Superiority
Overview
Eurofighter Typhoon as an affordable high-end swing-role weapon system whose the aircraft is fully capable of combining different operational tasks in a single mission. capability also offers considerable cost-of-ownership benefits to and operational commanders.
In the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, one capability need remains constant and above all others - Air Superiority. The speed and certainty by which Air Superiority can be established in a battle environment, will determine how quickly and safely other operational tasks can be met. Eurofighter Typhoon is to deliver Air Superiority of the highest order. Air combat can be broken into two broad categories: Beyond Visual Range (BVR) and Close In Combat (CIC).
Beyond Visual Range
The keys to success in the BVR environment lie in a fighter aircraft achieving first sight, first shot, and first kill. These keys require fighter aircraft to meet certain criteria. Firstly, exemplary communications and sensors (including secure and jam-resistant data links - to be first to seek out the enemy). Additionally, exceptional supersonic dash and manouevre capability (to be first to optimum AAM launch conditions), and a weapons suite with the operational "edge" (to ensure first kill). Finally, the aerodynamic capability to stay in the fight with retained advantage, should further fighting be necessary. Eurofighter Typhoon meets these needs in full.
A typical BVR engagement would involve the positive identification of targets over 70 miles away, using the CAPTOR Radar, and data link systems to automatically assess and prioritise the threat.
Eurofighter Typhoon will then use the high excess power of the two EJ200 engines to accelerate to around Mach 1.8, to close in on its target and maximum energy to its active missiles on release. Eurofighter Typhoon will then utilise its high supersonic turn rate to escape from the threat zone, or re-attack if necessary. DASS counter-measures and exceptional agility would be used to deny any enemy the successful use of his weapons.
Close in Combat
In CIC, Eurofighter Typhoon’s airframe and engine agility will be complimented by its systems agility. The aircraft has massive subsonic agility, with features such as the off-boresight HMSS to enable heads-out and over-the-shoulder work, exceptional carefree handling, advanced VTAS and DVI technology, and highly effective ASRAAM and IRIS T short range missiles, which are custom-built for close-in and off-boresight lethality. The advanced ''g''-protection system ensures that the pilot is fully conscious and mobile under the sustained 9G capability.
Suppression of Enemy Air Defences
The combination of pinpoint navigational accuracy, highly sophisticated onboard sensors and dedicated ''fire and forget'' weapons, enable the Eurofighter Typhoon to effectively target enemy air defences. Its long range and large payload ensure excellent performance in various supression missions such as Fighter Sweep, Dedicated SEAD and Self Protection.
Fleet Effectiveness
The price-performance ratio for Eurofighter Typhoon clearly shows the outstanding benefits of operating this lean-manufactured aircraft. With its swing-role capability, the Eurofighter Typhoon can undertake a range of missions efficiently, with high , easy maintenance, reliability and operational availability.
Fewer Eurofighter Typhoons are required to achieve the same level of operational effectiveness as a larger fleet of less capable aircraft, reducing both direct and indirect cost and man power levels. These exchange ratios will result in a significant reduction in air force attrition rates.
A typical post cold war scenario comparing the loss rates of a fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons with a larger fleet (50% more aircraft) of a less capable type, demonstrates the stark effect of a lower margin of supremacy. After Day 2, more than half of the less capable aircraft (and pilots) would be lost, and after Day 4 the fleet could lose its ability to defend. Eurofighter Typhoon, on the other hand, is able to sustain its effectiveness while inflicting unacceptable losses to the aggressor.
Eurofighter keeps returning Mission after Mission.
I think its the best Jet in the world at the moment, talking Tanks id say the Challenger 2 ofcourse, what about you guys? anyone on here like military?
Eurofighter Typhoon
website www.eurofighter.com/
General Specifications
General characteristics
Crew: 1 (Typhoon F2) or 2 (Typhoon T1)
Length: 15.96 m (52 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 10.95 m (35 ft 11 in)
Height: 5.28 m (17 ft 4 in)
Wing area: 50 m² (540 ft²)
Empty weight: 11,000 kg (24,250 lb)
Loaded weight: 15,550 kg (34,280 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 23,000 kg (51,809 lb)
Powerplant: 2× Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofan
Dry thrust: 60 kN (13,500 lbf) each
Thrust with afterburner: 90 kN (20,250 lbf) each
Performance
Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 2 (2,120 km/h, 1,320 mph)
At sea level: Mach 1-1.2 (1,460 km/h, 910 mph)
Supercruise: Mach 1.2 (1,370 km/h, 850 mph)
Range: 1,390 km (864 mi)
Ferry range: 3,790 km (2,300 mi)
Service ceiling 19,812 m (65,000 ft)
Rate of climb: >315 m/s (62,007 ft/min)
Wing loading: 311 kg/m² (63.7 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 1.18
Armament
Gun: 1x 27 mm Mauser BK-27 cannon
Air-to-Air missiles: AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-132 ASRAAM, AIM-120 AMRAAM, IRIS-T and in the future MBDA Meteor
Air-to-Ground missiles: AGM-84 Harpoon, AGM-88 HARM, ALARM, Storm Shadow (AKA "Scalp EG"), Brimstone, Taurus KEPD 350, Penguin and in the future AGM Armiger
Bombs: Paveway 2, Paveway 3, Enhanced Paveway, JDAM, HOPE/HOSBO
Laser designator, e.g. LITENING pod
Design Features
The Eurofighter Typhoon is the definition of avant-garde engineering, using the very latest technology enhanced materials and manufacturing techniques.
Eurofighter Typhoon has a foreplane/delta wing configuration that is aerodynamically unstable in the subsonic range. The "delta canard" design shape of the aircraft is driven by a need for:
Subsonic/supersonic instantaneous and sustained turn rate performance
Agility
Lift and STOL (Short take-off and landing)
Exceptional acceleration
Reduced drag
Combining this with a low wing loading, high thrust-to-weight ratio, excellent all-round vision and carefree handling results in a truly exceptional aircraft.
Stealth technology is incorporated in the basic design. Features include low frontal Radar Cross Section (RCS), passive sensors and supercruise capability.
The airframe is constructed mainly from Carbon Fibre Composites (CFCs), lightweight alloys, titanium and Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP).
Air Superiority
Overview
Eurofighter Typhoon as an affordable high-end swing-role weapon system whose the aircraft is fully capable of combining different operational tasks in a single mission. capability also offers considerable cost-of-ownership benefits to and operational commanders.
In the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, one capability need remains constant and above all others - Air Superiority. The speed and certainty by which Air Superiority can be established in a battle environment, will determine how quickly and safely other operational tasks can be met. Eurofighter Typhoon is to deliver Air Superiority of the highest order. Air combat can be broken into two broad categories: Beyond Visual Range (BVR) and Close In Combat (CIC).
Beyond Visual Range
The keys to success in the BVR environment lie in a fighter aircraft achieving first sight, first shot, and first kill. These keys require fighter aircraft to meet certain criteria. Firstly, exemplary communications and sensors (including secure and jam-resistant data links - to be first to seek out the enemy). Additionally, exceptional supersonic dash and manouevre capability (to be first to optimum AAM launch conditions), and a weapons suite with the operational "edge" (to ensure first kill). Finally, the aerodynamic capability to stay in the fight with retained advantage, should further fighting be necessary. Eurofighter Typhoon meets these needs in full.
A typical BVR engagement would involve the positive identification of targets over 70 miles away, using the CAPTOR Radar, and data link systems to automatically assess and prioritise the threat.
Eurofighter Typhoon will then use the high excess power of the two EJ200 engines to accelerate to around Mach 1.8, to close in on its target and maximum energy to its active missiles on release. Eurofighter Typhoon will then utilise its high supersonic turn rate to escape from the threat zone, or re-attack if necessary. DASS counter-measures and exceptional agility would be used to deny any enemy the successful use of his weapons.
Close in Combat
In CIC, Eurofighter Typhoon’s airframe and engine agility will be complimented by its systems agility. The aircraft has massive subsonic agility, with features such as the off-boresight HMSS to enable heads-out and over-the-shoulder work, exceptional carefree handling, advanced VTAS and DVI technology, and highly effective ASRAAM and IRIS T short range missiles, which are custom-built for close-in and off-boresight lethality. The advanced ''g''-protection system ensures that the pilot is fully conscious and mobile under the sustained 9G capability.
Suppression of Enemy Air Defences
The combination of pinpoint navigational accuracy, highly sophisticated onboard sensors and dedicated ''fire and forget'' weapons, enable the Eurofighter Typhoon to effectively target enemy air defences. Its long range and large payload ensure excellent performance in various supression missions such as Fighter Sweep, Dedicated SEAD and Self Protection.
Fleet Effectiveness
The price-performance ratio for Eurofighter Typhoon clearly shows the outstanding benefits of operating this lean-manufactured aircraft. With its swing-role capability, the Eurofighter Typhoon can undertake a range of missions efficiently, with high , easy maintenance, reliability and operational availability.
Fewer Eurofighter Typhoons are required to achieve the same level of operational effectiveness as a larger fleet of less capable aircraft, reducing both direct and indirect cost and man power levels. These exchange ratios will result in a significant reduction in air force attrition rates.
A typical post cold war scenario comparing the loss rates of a fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons with a larger fleet (50% more aircraft) of a less capable type, demonstrates the stark effect of a lower margin of supremacy. After Day 2, more than half of the less capable aircraft (and pilots) would be lost, and after Day 4 the fleet could lose its ability to defend. Eurofighter Typhoon, on the other hand, is able to sustain its effectiveness while inflicting unacceptable losses to the aggressor.
Eurofighter keeps returning Mission after Mission.
I think its the best Jet in the world at the moment, talking Tanks id say the Challenger 2 ofcourse, what about you guys? anyone on here like military?
