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Eurofighter Typhoon: type acceptance for Tranche 2

Hallbergmoos, Germany - The main difference is the new suite of computers

"Following the successful flight tests and the full delivery of the associated documentation, Type Acceptance for Block 8 (Tranche 2) Eurofighter Typhoon weapon systems has been agreed between Eurofighter GmbH and the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA). With customer agreement in place, the deliveries to the Air Forces can now proceed. There are some 60 Block 8 aircraft already...

fra/pec - 1094207
Rome, Italy, 09/15/2008 12:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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