Enhanced Eurofighter in flight tests

摘要

Fight-test activities on a new package of modifications for the Eurofighter Typhoon have been performed in the UK, with the work to lead to new operational capabilities from next year.rnTo be performed on Tranche 2 production aircraft for partner nations Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, the phase 1 enhancement (P1E) programme will add new air-to-surface weapons functionality and an expanded communications fit.rnBAE Systems began flying a modified instrumented production aircraft from its Warton final assembly site in Lancashire late last year in support of the P1E process.