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Switzerland starts tests for Tiger replacement

Berne, Switzerland - Invited to the tests Gripen, Rafale and Eurofighter

During the second half of 2008 flight and ground tests for the succession of the F-5E/F Tiger - the so-called Partial Tiger Replacement (PTE) will take place at the Emmen airbase. For about four weeks each of the three candidates - Gripen, Rafale and Eurofighter - will be tested in a severe selection process. Armasuisse is in charge of the evaluation and will perform it together with the Swiss Air...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1091099
Rome, Italy, 06/18/2008 14:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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