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Mensaje: <blockquote data-quote="Phantom_II" data-source="post: 42498" data-attributes="member: 8">Tranche 3 The Tranche 3 aircraft have not yet been defined, since the contract for them is expected in next few years. The plans are that Tranche 3 will cover Block 20 and Block 25 aircraft, produced from 2013 to 2015. Tranche 3 most likely will introduce Captor-E radar with an AESA type of antenna, increasing range, and the number of possible target tracks. On the Block 25, it will be probably a NOTAR [not only a radar], highly integrated with the aircraft's avionics and performing such functions as supporting the ESM and ECM systems. Special effort is to be directed toward reducing the RCS of the Typhoon. One option being considered, aside from the introduction of new-generation RAM, is the elimination of the vertical tail and replacing its functions with thrust vectoring. In addition, IR signature and electromagnetic emissions are to be reduced considerably. Block 20 aircraft are also to introduce enhanced naval attack functions, including the carrying of anti-ship missiles of an as-yet-unspecified type. Block 25 is so remote, though that all the features of this version discussed in the press can be treated as pure speculation. Export In early 2000, the Eurofighter consortium hoped to sell Typhoons to many countries around the world. For many potential customers, however, the aircraft was too expensive, since they were looking for less capable, lighter, and cheaper fighters (Poland, the Czech Republic, and Denmark, for example). The Eurofighter Typhoon lost to the Boeing (St. Louis, MO) F-15K in South Korea and the Boeing F-15T in Singapore, most probably due to political considerations, but export prospects for the aircraft still exist, though limited to more wealthy countries. Till now, only Austria selected the Typhoon in July 2003. Greece also selected the Typhoon but postponed the contract signature. The recent contract for additional 30 F-16C/D Block 52+ for the Hellenic Air Force, however, sparked a discussion as to whether Greece would cancel its planned Typhoon procurement altogether. Officially, no such decision has been made, and Greece is to purchase 60 Typhoons with option for 30 more. Among the other potential customers are Saudi Arabia (requirements for 150 aircraft) and Australia (requirements for 70 aircraft). There is also still an uncertain situation in Norway. The Scandinavian country participates in the JSF program but did not close the door to the Typhoon, and an official decision has yet to be made. Users The first operational unit to receive Typhoons in Germany was Jagdgeschwader 73 "Steinhoff" (JG 73) at Laage air base, near Rostock, in the northern Germany. The first aircraft was accepted on April 30, 2004. Both of the unit's squadrons, 731 and 732, previously operating F-4F Phantom II and MiG-29 fighters, are to complete equipping with the Typhoon in 2006. The unit's role is air defense, air policing, and training of German Typhoon personnel. The next German unit to be re-equipped with Eurofighter is JG 74 "Moelders" from Neuburg, near Munich, in the southern Germany. Again, two of the unit's squadrons, 741 and 742, are to convert to the Typhoon from F-4F Phantom II aircraft in 2006-2008. The unit's role will also be air defense and air policing. The final Luftwaffe air-defense unit to be converted to the Typhoon is JG 71 "Richthofen," based in Wittmund. The unit will receive its Typhoons in the 2011-2012 timeframe. The first Tornado unit to be converted to Typhoons will be JGB 31 "Boelcke," based in Nörvenich in northern Germany. The unit, which is to convert in the 2008-2010 timeframe, is to have multirole tasks, including both supporting dedicated air-defense units and ground attack. It will be one of two Luftwaffe ground-attack units. The second will be JBG 33 from Büchel, which is to receive Eurofighters in the 2013-2014 timeframe. The remaining two Tornado ground-attack wings, JBG 34 and JBG 38, have already been disbanded. With the disbandment of MFG 2 (Marinefliegergeschwader 2) a Germany Navy fighter-bomber unit, from Eggebeck by the end of this year, all naval-support tasks will be undertaken by reconnaissance wing AKG 51 (Aufklarunggeschwader 51) "Immelmann" from Jagel, which will continue to use Tornados for naval operations and reconnaissance even after the Typhoon deliveries are completed. The other Tornado unit that will continue to operate this type beyond the end of Typhoon deliveries is JGB 32 from Lechfeld, operating Tornado ECR and specializing in the SEAD role. Tornado aircraft are to be modernized for both roles, and 85 of the aircraft are to serve beyond 2015. Therefore, the Luftwaffe does not have any requirements for SEAD and naval support for the Typhoon, as these roles will be filled by modernized Tornados, armed with HARM anti-radar missiles and Kormoran anti-ship missiles. The RAF, meanwhile, will be the biggest Typhoon user, but plans for conversion are still evolving. The aircraft actually received the Typhoon moniker in RAF service, with Typhoon T1 being the two-seat version and Typhoon F2 the single-seater. Block 5 aircraft are to be called T1A and F2A, respectively. The first operational unit to receive the Typhoon was No. 29(R) Squadron, reformed in Warton in 2003. One year later, the unit moved to Conningsby, where it joined the second converted unit, No. 17(R) Squadron, which has used the Typhoon since 2004. No. 29 Squadron is the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) for Typhoon aircraft, while No. 17 Squadron is the Operational Evaluation Unit (OEU). Both units carry reserve squadron-number plates and were re-established from previously deactivated units flying Tornado F3 and GR1, respectively. The RAF next squadron to re-equip is to be No. 3(F) Squadron in Cottesmore (presently flying Harrier GR7s), which is to be disbanded by the end of this year and re-established in the summer of 2006 in Conningsby. It will be the first operational RAF squadron with the Typhoon, initially charged with the air-defense role. Current RAF plans also call for re-equipping the Tornado F3 units from two bases: Leeming (No. XI and No. XXV Squadrons) and Leuchars (No. 43, No. 56[R], and 111 Squadrons). No. XI Squadron is to be converted first, in 2007. The first RAF squadron to receive Tranche 2 aircraft is to be No. 6 Squadron, which will be reformed in 2007 in Leuchars. No. 6 Squadron, along with No. 41(F) Squadron, are currently Jaguar units based in Coltishall. Both units are to be disbanded in 2006 (No. 16 and No. 54(R) Squadrons were already been disbanded in March 2005), and Coltishall air base is to be closed in 2007. The next RAF units to be converted are three squadrons presently flying Tornado F3 aircraft: No. XXV from Leeming and No. 43 and No. 111 from Leuchars. Those squadrons are to be converted from 2009 onwards, thus creating a complement of six operational squadrons that will all eventually be multirole squadrons. The re-arming means a major reorganization of the RAF's strike force, since many squadrons will change roles and bases (usually being disbanded and then reformed as totally new units) and some others deactivated, with their bases closed. The RAF's plans beyond 2009 are still under evaluation. They are changing, and it is difficult to make any firm statements as to which units will next receive Typhoons. Italy's first unit to convert to the Typhoon was IX° Gruppo (squadron) of 4° Stormo "Amedeo d'Aosta" (wing), based in Grossetto. The unit serves as an experimental and training unit and has used Eurofighters since 2004. In 2005, the second squadron of 4° Stormo – XX° Gruppo, also based in Grossetto – was converted to the Typhoon. XX° Gruppo has the air-defense role and previously flew F-104S Starfighters. The next Italian squadron to be equipped with the Typhoon will be 12° Gruppo of the ° Stormo "Helmut Riccardo Seidl" in Gioia Del Colle, perhaps followed by 156° Gruppo of the same wing and base. Next to be re-equipped will be 37° Stormo "Cesare Toschi" in Trapani. Its 18° Gruppo is currently flying F-16A/B air-defense fighters, and these will be replaced by Typhoons by 2015. Italian Typhoon units are to be multirole but, unlike the RAF's, will place a strong emphasis on air-defense tasks. The first Spanish squadron to received the Typhoon was 113 Escuadron of Ala 11 wing, based in Moron. The unit, previously flying F/A-18A+ aircraft, is to train crews for the Spanish Typhoons. The first combat unit will be the 111 Escuadron from the same wing, which will be converted in 2007, followed by 112 Escuadron in 2009. By 2015, another wing with two squadrons is to be converted: Ala 14 wing with 141 and 142 Escuadrones. Ala 14 is based in Albacete and is currently flying on Mirage F1CE. All Spanish Typhoon squadrons will be multirole, as are the F/A-18A/B aircraft (designated EF-18 in Spanish service), which will continue to be used by Ala 12 and 15 wings in Torrejon and Zaragossa, respectively. However, some specific roles (e.g., SEAD and anti-ship) will remain the sole responsibility of EF-18 aircraft. Finally, Austria will receive its first four Eurofighters in 2007. In 2008, 12 more are to be handed over, with the final two following in 2009. The whole contract is worth $2.4 billion, including logistics support and training of personnel. All of Austria's Typhoons will be used solely for air defense. Two squadrons will operate Eurofighters: the 1. Staffel in Zeltweg and the 2. in Graz. Austria will use only Sidewinders and AMRAAMs on its Typhoons, with no plans to purchase air-to-ground weapons for the aircraft.</blockquote>

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