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Eurofighter to take the name Typhoon?
Date : 28th December 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
It has been reported in todays Sunday Times (UK) that Eurofighter will take the official name Typhoon, the name Tempest is being held in reserve. The name has been selected after months of negotiation, Typhoon can be translated easily into German, Italian and Spanish and retains the same meaning throughout. The Hawker Typhoon was a British WW2 aircraft used primarily and effectively in the ground attack role in the second half of the war. It was originally intended to be a high altitude fighter but its thick wings reduced its agility, it was however the first aircraft to exceed 400mph.
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DA2 reaches its top speed, M2.0.
Date : 22nd December 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
The BAe DA2, operating from BAe Warton reaches the required maximum velocity rating of mach 2 during speed trials over the Irish Sea. This is a great achivement considering the DA2 is still equipped with the RB199 engines. Even greater performance should be achievable with the higher output of the EJ200.
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Consortium nation defence ministers sign latest MoU's.
Date : 21st December 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
The defence ministers of the four consortium nations today signed Memorandum of Understanding 6 and 7 (MoU-6/7) in Bonn, Germany. This heralds the official start of the construction phase, marking what should be the end of EF2000's political problems. The final confirmed number of fighters are; United Kingdom (232), Germany (180), Italy (121) and Spain (87). The final confirmed workshare is; United Kingdom (37%), Germany (30%), Italy (20%) and Spain (13%).
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The Italian DA7 successfully launches an AMRAAM during The A
Date : 16th December 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
The first release of an AMRAAM missile has been carried out. Operating from Alenia's Decimomannu base the Italian DA7 sucessfully released an AMRAAM from one of its conformal bays.
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AIM-9 Sidewinder launched.
Date : 14th December 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
The Italian DA7 successfully launches an AIM-9 Sidewinder during trials.
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Italian purchase of Eurofighter 2000.
Date : 8th December 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
The Italian government has approved the purchase of 121 Eurofighter 2000's for delivery starting 2001.
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Italian DA3 carries wing mounted drop tanks.
Date : 30th November 1997     Source : Unspecified     Author : PSO
The Italian DA3 successfully carries two external, wing mounted drop tanks. This is the first first 'heavy' lift sortie of any DA. Future tasks will see in-flight fuel transfer from these tanks as well their jetisonning.
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