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At the beginning of November, the three Eurofighter Typhoon squadrons The lead Eurofighter Typhoon was piloted by Group Captain Bob of the Royal Air Force took to the skies from the Main Operating Base Judson, with aircraft from 3(F), 17(R) and 29 Squadrons making up of RAF Coningsby for a spectacular “Diamond Nine” formation flight. the formation. It was the first time that all the aircraft included in the formation were single-seat type.

Focusing on the Air Forces Eurofighter Typhoon In Service Eurofighter TyphoonEurofighter Communications Department at Eurofighter GmbH at Eurofighter Communications Department Review,Eurofighter please contact the PR & If you would like to request additional copies of www.eurofighter.com ReviewEurofighter on the Internet www.esta-druck.de ESTA GmbH Druck Printed by www.iad-design.de Andreas Westphal images.art.design. Design & Production Lee, Planefocus Geoffrey Companies, Partner GmbH, Eurofighter Eurofighter Photography Phillip Lee Editor VP PR & Communications Wolfdietrich Hoeveler Editorial representative Tel: +49 (0) 811-80 1587 17,Am Söldnermoos 85399 Hallbergmoos GmbH, PR & Communications Eurofighter ReviewEurofighter is published by 2 In Service A look at 12 3 - 2006 eurofighter review3 - 2006 eurofighter ended in Athens tions for 2006 exhibi-Eurofighter 06 23 22 20 18 16 15 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 04 03 Contents Start of Major RetrofitStart for Typhoon early Eurofighter aircraft Typhoon flight on Eurofighter Aircraft-assisted The Main Development Contract draws to a close The innovative Digital Engine Control and Monitoring Unit (DECMU) The leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace equipments systems Final Assembly begins on Tranche 2 Cornerstone of Air Force superiority 50 Years of the Luftwaffe Second German Fighter Typhoon Wing begins operations with Eurofighter Operational Training for the Italian Air Force International Aerospace Summer School TyphoonEurofighter set the global to market serve TyphoonEurofighter in Athens Latest developments Welcome note from Aloysius Rauen, Chief Executive Officer Fleet Wide Capability Automatic Assistance Major Programme Milestone EJ200 - An Intelligent Engine Secondo Mona S.p.A. Production Progress In Service Half-Century! A Growing Presence 4°Stormo Deployment Team Italy takes the Title Expertise Export International 2006 ReviewDefendory News Editorial - contents Picture: Troupe Azzurra Grosseto, Italy. d’Aosta”, out of operating Typhoon from 4° Stormo “Amadeo Two Italian Air Force Eurofighter “Farewell” Fly Past for DA2 Retirement Phase Aircraft aircraft completesaircraft its work here at Warton. Today marks an historic milestone as the achievement for a development aircraft. “DA2 has achieved - a stunning 650 flights Weapon System Capability Director said: at Hendon. eventually be donated RAF Museum to the to aircraft of Defence is forMinistry the Royalthe Air Force. The aspiration of the for training rig tially be used as a ground RAF Coningsby next year where it will ini- hundreds of proud employees. Warton sites watched and Samlesbury by company’s of the a flypast with programme development Eurofighter to the contribution DA2, celebrated twelve its illustrious year development Typhoon Eurofighter aircraft, On 13 November, BAE Systems-built the Trevor King, BAE Systems Typhoon is due to to be transferred The aircraft tirements and achievements. pages 20-21 DA for more details on the re- Main Development See end the Programme. to coming weeks, an bringing course of the over tasks the to flying complete final their capability and quality.” cutting edge of technology, at the aircraft Air Forces Partner Air Force of an and the Royalhas ensured effective to delivery the Investmenttion aircraft. programme in the intodedication transferred today’s produc- hard work to see all that and It is gratifying Flight Test programme the retirement of DA2 from the Trevor from right), mark King (fourth BAE including Systems officials, The remaining development are aircraft - latest news - editorial -

editorial GmbH CEO Eurofighter Aloysius Rauen CEO Eurofighter GmbH CEO Eurofighter Aloysius Rauen Your sincerely, a Happy New Year, and all the best for 2007. and Christmas and your families Merry a very maintained. competition in the international is superiority Typhoon’sThis will ensure that Eurofighter needed capabilities required by our customer. functionalities that will deliver the urgently at the same time, continue developing new main development of our weapon system and, objective for 2007. We aim to terminate the with the Royalservice Air Force in 2008. tor on schedule pod on Block for 5 aircraft to deliver of the laser designa- the integration tere capability” contract, we will also prepare Air Force.trian Under of the “Aus- the terms and 2007 to delivery the Aus- will see the first is wellfor Tranche 2 aircraft, the first underway, Final assembly for as well Block 5 aircraft, as laser guided bombs and an external fuel tank. with six missiles, configurations to-ground will be facing in real operations. the upcoming challenges the weapon system trary, we are as dedicated as before to meet now stepsmean industry aside. On the con- a remarkable fact, does not but it certainly Development Contract is approaching. This is more than 12,000 hours. flight The four Partner Nations have accumulated for within the squadrons. more and tasks is becoming increasingly responsible Typhoon ramping up across the four Nations, Eurofighter and, with operational conversionthe aircraft Sevenprogramme. units are already operating Air Forces have taken full ownership of the than 100 delivered, aircraft the four Partner With more programme. Typhoon Eurofighter May I take this opportunity toMay I take wish you this opportunity Delivering value to the customer is our major This year, three air- has flown the aircraft The end of our work based on the Main 2006 marked change a significant in the Typhoon, of Eurofighter Dear Friends 3 - 2006 eurofighter review3 - 2006 eurofighter 3 4 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - news - - news - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 5

4° Stormo Italian Air Force Air Superiority Danish Defence Minister visits Manching in AIM-9L firing exercises Operational Readiness Aircraft Assessment

As 2006 dawned, the Italian Air Force a series of missile firing tests using the operation, under the guidance of Lieutenant Throughout the duration of the selection Danish Air Force requirements but also of- demonstrated their confidence in Eurofighter Aim-9L short-range air-to-air missile. Colonel Daniele Picco. process, Denmark’s Minister of Defence, fers ample opportunities for Danish industry.” State Secretary takes a ride in Typhoon as a capable air superiority plat- Held between 24-29 September, aircraft Afterwards, the Air Force heralded the Søren Gade, has been keen to maintain a Minister Gade and his entourage took a Eurofighter Typhoon form through the deployment of the weapon from 4° Stormo at Grosseto participated in success of the firings, in that they demon- transparency and fairness to his Nation’s hands-on approach during their tour and system as part of their Quick Reaction Alert five days of operations culminating in the strated the increasing operational and com- procurement competition. Therefore, following were allowed the opportunity to test-fly the force (SSSA). The high profile role of safe- live launch, scoring a direct hit against a bat readiness of Eurofighter Typhoon, and similar trips to the United States and Sweden, aircraft in the simulators installed at Norwegian guarding Turin during the Winter Olympics remotely-operated Mirach-100 drone target. represent an important step towards full Minister Gade and a delegation of Parlia- Manching. In addition, EADS test pilot, Chris soon followed and, in September, the Air Italian Air Force pilots, Mark Amort and capability. mentarians and military experts including Worning, took to the skies in Eurofighter Delegation Force announced the successful outcome of Max Federico, took the aircraft through the Allan Niebuhr, Chairman of the Defence Typhoon and treated the visitors to a flying Committee, embarked on a two-day fact- demonstration of breathtaking power and finding mission of the Eurofighter Typhoon agility, attributes that have made the air- 100th Series Production Aircraft moves to Lincoln programme at EADS Military Air Systems’ craft the best-selling next generation combat Manching facility. fighter. Welcomed by Dr. Stefan Zoller, CEO of On their departure, the Danish guests RAF Century EADS Defence and Security Systems, and praised their EADS hosts for providing Johann Heitzmann, CEO of EADS Military them with important information for the Air Systems, the representatives from evaluation process. A decision from the On 09 October, the 100th Eurofighter Typhoon the RAF. I flew Jaguars for many years but Denmark were briefed on all aspects of the Danish Government for the replacement of to roll off the four-nation production lines the Typhoon is an amazing and highly capa- Eurofighter programme, with special empha- the F-16 is expected in 2008, with deliveries arrived at its Main Operating Base of RAF ble aircraft.” sis given to the spirit of industrial partner- scheduled to begin in 2016. Eurofighter Coningsby, UK. The century aircraft is the 35th Euro- ship and low cost of ownership. “When it Typhoon is competing against the F-35 and To mark the milestone aircraft, Group fighter Typhoon to be accepted into service comes to successful collaboration in tech- Saab’s Gripen. Captain Bob Judson, RAF Coningsby’s Sta- with the Royal Air Force, and will be the nology as well as in economical terms, the For more information on export opportu- As part of continuing campaign activities, tion Commander, personally delivered the first on the inventory of No.11 (Fighter) Eurofighter programme is second to none” nities for Eurofighter Typhoon, see page 7. the Norwegian State Secretary, Espen Barth Group Captain Bob Judson is greeted aircraft himself from BAE System’s Warton Squadron which is due to reform at RAF on arrival at RAF Coningsby stated Johann Heitzmann, adding that “Our Eide, was given a VIP privilege of a flight in final assembly facility. On his arrival, Group Coningsby. programme satisfies not only the Royal Eurofighter Typhoon during a visit to EADS Captain Judson stated: “It is an immense Military Air Systems’ Manching site. privilege to accept the 100th Typhoon into The flight lasted for more than two hours and included a supersonic run, air-to-air Romano Prodi arrives in Grosseto refuelling from a Tornado aircraft, as well as tests on the auto-pilot functions. On landing, State Secretary Eide commented that he The 100th production aircraft en Prime Visitor was greatly impressed by the performance route to its Main of the aircraft. Operating Base The State Secretary was accompanied by a Norwegian delegation which included the During August, Italian Prime Minister, trip while en route to Trento and, during his Deputy National Armament Director, the Romano Prodi, completed two separate visits stop, took the time for a guided tour of the Defence Attaché in Berlin and a senior advi- to the facilities at the Eurofighter Typhoon base and in particular paid special attention sor from the Ministry of Defence. The Ger- to discussions surrounding operational man Government was represented by the The first 11 Sqn Typhoon touches logistics. Defence Attaché in Oslo. During the visit, down at RAF The second visit was made just five days the invited guests were also given a compre- Coningsby later, on 24 August, and was coinciding with hensive briefing on activities at the Manch- a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister, ing site and, in particular, on the Eurofighter Tzipi Livni, to discuss the ongoing Italian Typhoon programme. mission to Lebanon. During his stay, Prime Norway is intending to procure 48 air- Minister Prodi took the opportunity to visit craft, which are scheduled for delivery the flight line and to listen to pilot appraisals between 2016 and 2019, with the country The Danish Delegation, with Minister of the operational performance of Eurofighter of Defence Søren Gade, and EADS expected to make a decision on the procure- Typhoon. officials at Manching ment of the aircraft in 2008. Main Operating Base at Grosseto, home to More details on the role of Eurofighter 4° Stormo of the Italian Air Force. On 19 Typhoon in the Italian Air Force can be August, Prime Minister Prodi made the first found on page 13. The programme status was presented to the Greek Delegation at EADS Manching 6 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - exhibitions - - export - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 7

Eurofighter Exhibitions end 2006 in Athens Eurofighter Typhoon set to serve the global market Defendory International Export Expertise

Exhibitions are just one of many techniques back-seat view of the aircraft during a VIP Air Chief Marshal Tyagi has made the trip used to engage in discussions with influential test flight in October. With a key announce- to the German Air Force base in Laage, on Following the decision of the Hellenic Authorities to support the procurement Hellenic Air Force commanders, also visited decision makers in potential export nations. ment due from Norway on their F-35 contri- the invitation of the German Air Force, as of additional modern fighter aircraft in the near future, the Defendory Inter- the Eurofighter Typhoon exhibition, under- The sales and marketing effort is undertaken bution in the coming months, the Eurofighter well as taking in Eurofighter Typhoon facili- national 2006 exhibition provided the Eurofighter Consortium with the lining the optimum communications of the by all stakeholders in the Eurofighter Con- Consortium is well-placed to deliver outstan- ties in Manching. Air Chief Marshal Tyagi opportunity to reaffirm the industrial, technological and military benefits of campaign team with the key representatives sortium, each pushing to underline the claim ding product capability to the Norwegian took the opportunity to fly the aircraft and, participation in the Eurofighter programme. of the Hellenic Air Force. of the American Analysts at Forecast Inter- Air Force and attractive industrial opportu- on landing, stated how impressed he was Politically, the Eurofighter team attract- national that the position of market leader nities to the local defence industries. with the outstanding flight performance. ed key parliamentary attention. Following is held by Eurofighter Typhoon. In Turkey, Eurofighter Typhoon is facing Alongside Eurofighter Typhoon, the com- Representing one of the highest-profile his exhibition-opening commitments, the This statement, coupled with the in- competition from the less capable F-16 air- peting aircraft for the India export contract marketing events for the Eurofighter Minister of Defence, Evangelos Meimarakis, creasingly laboured development of other craft in being selected as the type to com- are Gripen, F-16, F/A-18, MiG-29 M2 and Typhoon in Greece, the Consortium repre- made his way to the Eurofighter stand to be rivals in the combat aircraft field, has pushed plement F-35 weapon system, which is seen Rafale. With the present state of information sentatives, under the coordination of Cam- greeted by Georgios Scarlatos, Head of Eurofighter Typhoon firmly into the spotlight a solution for the air-to-ground role, similar received with regards to the impending paign Leader EADS, promoted the aircraft’s Eurofighter Office for EADS in Athens, reaf- with many nations keen to learn of the to Italy and the United Kingdom. The fleet Request for Proposal, the Eurofighter Con- outstanding capabilities and critical pro- firming the good relations between the Hel- capability, technological and industrial ben- mix of F-16 and F-35 is not able to effectively sortium is convinced that the Eurofighter gramme achievements to the highly-influen- lenic Government and campaign lead Euro- efits of participating in the Eurofighter pro- fulfil the role of future air defence for the Typhoon weapon system should fully meet tial professional visitors who had made the fighter Partner Company EADS. From the gramme. With high-profile campaigns ongoing country, as they are inferior to many of the the requirements of the Indian Air Force. trip to the Piraeus Exhibition Centre outside Hellenic Parliament, Panayiotis Kammenos in Greece and Turkey, the Eurofighter consor- air assets operating in the region today, and The campaign nations described above Athens. The Eurofighter presence featured MP, Chairman of the Standing Committee tium partners are building and maintaining will remain so in the future. are followed closely by marketing efforts in the ever-popular cockpit demonstrator, for National Defence and Foreign Affairs, relationships with representatives of many The envisaged F-16 package that Turkey Japan, Bulgaria and Romania. In these in- highlighting the Full Operational Capability and Christos Papoutsis MP, representing other nations, with the aim of fulfilling the intends to procure to make up for attrition stances, the nations have been identified by Evangelos Meimarakis, Minister of Defence, meets campaign (FOC) standard of the aircraft, an essential the main opposition party, spent some time Air Force requirements of these prospective will cost the country around $2.9 billion. As Eurofighter Consortium members as having officials, including Georgios Scarlatos of EADS, at Defendory tool for performance demonstrations and discussing programme issues with the nations with Eurofighter Typhoon. this will be a direct Foreign Military Sale serious ambitions in the defence market, briefings to interested Export parties. The Eurofighter Typhoon campaign team. The Scandinavian countries of Norway (FMS), with no possibility of an industrial with pre-assigned budgets and the known Erwin Obermeier, Greek Campaign Director, discusses latest promotional film, “In An Uncertain At the end of July, the Government Coun- and Denmark, although associate members participation on Turkey’s side. The Eurofight- intention to procure new combat aircraft. programme issues with Chief of Hellenic Air Force, World…”, showing Eurofighter Typhoon cil for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) of the F-35 programme, take a great interest er Consortium are able to offer a substantial With BAE Systems taking the lead in Japan, Lt. Gen. Georgios Avlonitis squadrons in an operational network-centric reiterated the need for modern fighter air- in the Eurofighter Typhoon. Denmark and industrial participation package with a big and EADS Military Air Systems and Alenia environment, was screened for all guests craft, and that a decision by 2008/2009 Norway had issued Requests for Informa- share for the Turkish aerospace and defence Aeronautica assuming responsibility for wanting to gain the in-action viewpoint of would be acceptable. The Eurofighter Con- tion (RFI) in 2005, to which the Eurofighter companies. They will benefit through access- Bulgaria and Romania respectively, the des- front line life with the aircraft. sortium are continuing campaign efforts for Consortium had responded. Both nations ing high technology European aerospace ignated campaign teams are working closely Exhibitions provide a crucial platform in the export of Eurofighter Typhoon, and are look closely at industrial participation pack- projects and, through the unique opportunity with their customer counterparts to gain a demonstrating product capabilities to the convinced that the aircraft satisfies the ages for their national industries. to participate in the future enhancements of full understanding of the national require- end-user, and at Defendory International, requirements of the Hellenic Air Force. In September, the Consortium announced Eurofighter Typhoon, will enable them to ment in anticipation of the receipt of the Re- the Chief of the Hellenic Air Force General As well as providing the Greek nation the signature of a Memorandum of Under- conduct their own update, maintenance and quest for Proposal in 2007. Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Avlonitis, with unmatched air superiority, the indus- standing document with leading Danish repair work. In terms of future prospects, the Consor- escorted by a number of flag officers and trial benefits that the Eurofighter Consor- aerospace company TERMA, aimed at pur- In India, the competition to replace the tium analysts are constantly tracking the members of the Hellenic Air Force Supreme tium can offer are truly unique. Total access suing areas of mutual interest and industrial MiG-21 in the Indian Air Force is gathering international combat aircraft market and, Council, was present. As the top man in the to leading edge technologies is guaranteed. possibilities in the event that Eurofighter pace, with Eurofighter Typhoon a registered with the global reach of the major European Hellenic Air Force hierarchy, Lieutenant In addition, the possibility of industrial pro- Typhoon is selected. candidate to participate in the race for the aerospace Eurofighter Partner Companies, General Avlonitis took some time with CEO ject cooperation with 30 of Europe’s leading Danish delegations have visited Eurofighter contract of 126 medium multi-role aircraft. Alenia Aeronautica, BAE Systems, EADS EADS Military Air Systems, Johann Heitz- defence companies, and not confined exclu- Typhoon production facilities in Manching, The Indian Air Force had released the Re- CASA in Spain and EADS Germany, are ide- mann, and with Campaign sively to aerospace ventures, would provide taking a balanced and transparent approach quest for Information (RFI) in 2003, which ally positioned in identifying, and tailoring Director, Erwin Obermeier, to discuss the Greek industry with a true gateway to Europe, to their selection process having already is to be followed shortly by the Request for packages to, new customers. issues surrounding the Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating their commitment as a Euro- visited sites in the United States and Sweden, Proposal (RFP). With opportunities on the horizon both and the Greek Fighter Procurement pro- pean member state. with the aim of being able to make a truly On 07 November, a delegation represent- in Europe and worldwide, and with rival de- grammes. Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Air informed decision in 2009, as expected. ing the Eurofighter Consortium met with fence projects shifting further to the right in Force General Staff, Major General Theologos Phillip Lee Norway has been industrially linked to Indian Air Force representatives to deliver a terms of development schedules, Eurofighter Symeonidis, as well as other major the programme for a number of years with presentation on the product package and Typhoon, supported by a network of Euro- the Government and industry investing own aircraft capabilities. This visit followed on pean aerospace expertise, will continue to funding for state of the art development pro- the heels of a number of meetings between lead the combat aircraft market and deliver jects related to Eurofighter Typhoon. Dele- Indian customer representatives and the outstanding capability for years to come. gations from Norway have also paid visits to Eurofighter community. Delegations have Johann Heitzmann, CEO EADS Military Air Systems (centre) and Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, the Manching production line, with State been hosted at both the ILA Berlin and Phillip Lee Major General Theologos Symeonidis (right) Secretary Espen Barth Eide getting a Farnborough International airshows, while 8 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - team competition - - air force news - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 9

left: From left-right, Wolfdietrich Hoeveler, Eurofighter GmbH, the victorious Italian Team with their tutor, and EADS test pilot Chris Worning International Aerospace Summer School

Team Italy Operational Training for the Italian Air Force takes the Title 4° Stormo Deployment

Following in the footsteps of their foot- presentation, the students were handed the On Tuesday, the competitors had an early such as a dutch roll, pitch oscillation and In October, the pilots of 4° Stormo, based at maintain the tactical upper hand, even dur- ball heroes, the students from ISTITUTO first Design and Planning Exercise, the aim start as they were talked through the process the slow entry into a spiral dive. In the Grosseto, put Eurofighter Typhoon through ing the missions where visual identification TECNICO INDUSTRIALE “CARLO GRASSI”, of which was to build a structure capable of of wind tunnel testing, with a Rolls Royce- afternoon, the teams completed their final its paces during an operational deployment of the “enemy” was the rule. based in Turin, collected the trophy from supporting a house-brick, with the focus as lead briefing on jet engines and the EJ200 flying exercises of the week. to Decimomannu Air Base, Sardinia. Four The training was conducted employing EADS Eurofighter Typhoon test pilot, much on teamwork as on results. following soon after. A Flight Safety Brief The final Design and Planning exercise aircraft from the Eurofighter Typhoon the Autonomous Air-Combat Manoeuvring Chris Worning, at Cranfield University as Chris Roberts, also a former Test Pilot at and lunch preceded the start of the flying kicked off Friday’s proceedings, with the squadron undertook the flight to participate winners of the inaugural International BAE Systems before succeeding Mr Farley exercises, one of the week’s main events, students expected to plan a simulated sup- in complex operational scenario training, Aerospace Summer School competition. to become Chief Test Pilot for both Harrier where the teams were given the ply drop mission from a military transport which ran between 09 – 20 October. and Hawk, then delivered a lecture relating opportunity to pilot a variety of fixed-wing aircraft. Again, points were scored on the In total, 80 sorties were flown, including The twelve competing teams had submit- and helicopter aircraft. methodology as well as the outcome. EADS joint exercises with AMX aircraft from ted their proposals for a “stealthy transport The undoubted highlight of the week test pilot, Chris Worning, then took centre Amendola, and with F-16 aircraft out of the aircraft for military use” in May and had came on Wednesday, with the students being stage in discussing flight testing with Italian Air Force inventory. In the air-to-air progressed to their week-long stay at Cran- granted special access to the three Royal Eurofighter Typhoon. In the afternoon, Pro- combat training missions, the F-16 proved field University, UK. There, an exciting and Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon Squadrons fessor Riti Singh, Deputy Head at Cranfield no match for Eurofighter Typhoon. Excellent challenging programme of events had been (No.3, No.17, and No.29) based at RAF Con- School of Engineering, described “Aviation performance was achieved with the radar, put together for the students to enable them ingsby. There they were given the chance to in the 21st Century”, followed by John Farley’s Identification Friend Foe (IFF) system, with to get a full hands-on aerospace experience. meet with the aircrews and ground person- end-of-course debrief, and the long-awaited both working in conjunction with the Multi- Instrumentation (AACMI), under the guid- Commencing on Sunday 13 August with nel and get up-close to one of the most tech- announcement of the winners and presenta- function Information and Distribution Sys- ance of the Weapons Training Unit (RSSTA) a Cranfield Welcome and Administrative nically advanced aircraft ever built, with tion of the ‘Eurofighter Typhoon Trophy’. at Decimomannu. Full logistics support was

Briefing, the teams officially began their The Italian design for a stealthy transport aircraft their return to Cranfield in the afternoon The teams were judged on their initial entry provided by the Italian Air Force through- activities on Monday morning with a pre- for military use allowing time to fit in some more flying of design of the stealthy transport aircraft, on out, fulfilling the promise laid down in the sentation on “Basic Aerodynamics” by John their own. both Design and Planning Exercises, and on Decimomannu motto “training the aviators Farley, BAE Systems’ former Chief Test Pilot to “The Aircraft Design process” followed, Thursday started early, with the morning a task performed with the Royal Air Force. of the free world to maintain the peace.” on the Harrier aircraft. After Mr Farley’s after lunch, by the participation in an Air- programme focused entirely on Jetstream The Italians were deemed worthy overall This support will be delivered in the future line Emergency Evacuation procedure, under activities, beginning with a classroom brief winners. when further aircraft from both the Italian the guidance of Professor Helen Muir. The on how to plot fuel burn in an engine, before Each team consisted of three students, Air Force and the German Air Force line up The Competitors day was rounded off with a BAE Systems taking their seats for a flight in the Jet- aged 16 to 18, accompanied by a supporting for operational training at the base. talk centred on the world’s best-selling next stream Airborne Flight Test Teaching Aid. teacher who worked with their team in an Eurofighter Typhoon was moved into Austria generation combat aircraft, Eurofighter The students were given the chance to expe- advisory capacity. front line service by the Italian Air Force in Bundesfachschule für Flugtechnik, Typhoon. rience some unusual in-flight manoeuvres The Eurofighter Consortium, together tem (MIDS), to give good results in all Be- December 2005, and this was the first oper- Langenlebarn with Alenia Aeronautica, BAE Systems, yond Visual Range engagements. In the ational deployment to be implemented since Denmark EADS CASA and EADS Germany, had an- short-range scenarios, the performance ad- then, demonstrating the maturity of the Espergaerdre Gymnasium, Espergærde nounced in November 2005 that it would vantages of Eurofighter Typhoon, including weapon system, and the confidence in its Germany support this new initiative to involve and superior carefree handling, power and agili- performance of the customer. Gymnasium Ottobrunn attract the engineers of the future into the ty, meant the weapon system was able to Greece aerospace industry. It will continue this Phillip Lee German School of Athens effort in 2007 and the years to follow. Italy More than four hundred companies and above: Eurofighter Typhoons from 4° Stormo prepare for operation on the Decimommanu Istituto Tecnico Industriale suppliers throughout Europe are involved in flight line “Carlo Grassi”, Torino the Eurofighter Typhoon programme, secur- Norway ing a vital technology base for the Nations below: in-flight with the squadron during their mission scenario exercises Skedsmo Videregaende Skole, Lillestrom participating in the project. It is this future Singapore generation of engineers who will drive the National Cadet Corps industry forward in order to meet the chal- South Africa lenging tasks that lie ahead. Waterkloof High School top: 08 November, Adam Ingram MP presents Spain General Paolo Mazzi, Air Attaché at the Italian Colegio Europeo Aristos, Getafe Embassy in London, with commemorative plaque Switzerland to mark the Italian victory in the International Aerospace Summer School competition. Swiss Aero Club Attendees (anti-clockwise from top left): Brian Turkey Phillipson, Eurofighter Programme Management TU Ucak M. Facultesi, Maslak, Istanbul Director, Wolfdietrich Hoeveler, Vice President Eurofighter Communications, Adam Ingram MP, United Kingdom General Paolo Mazzi, Mark Bowman, BAE Systems Lancaster Girls Grammar test pilot, and Alec Osborn, President of IMechE. The competitors line up on the wing of a 3 Sqn Typhoon during their visit to RAF Coningsby photography: Troupe Azzurra 10 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - air force news - - air force news - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 11

left: Star of the show, Eurofighter Typhoon thrills the crowd

Second German Fighter Wing begins operations with Eurofighter Typhoon 50 Years of the Luftwaffe A Growing Presence Half-Century !

The military presence of Eurofighter Typhoon of our Armed Forces and to secure these in initially planned five fighter squadrons, but Although 1954 saw the publishing of plans display of breathtaking power and precision. in European Air Forces grew stronger in July the long term.” over the years limited itself to just two for the intention of establishing a tactical Fighter-bomber Wings 31, 32 and 33 provid- when Fighter Wing 74 at Neuburg/Donau There will now be an 18 month ramp-up fighter squadrons due to budgetary re- Celebration Highlights Air Force, 09 January 1956 is considered ed as many as twelve Tornado aircraft for took delivery of the first four, out of a planned period as the Phantoms are phased out of straints. the true birthday of the German Air Force. the celebrations, which also included aerial 25, swing-role fighters, becoming the sev- service and Eurofighter Typhoon brought Following a further relocation from 1 Formation flight of four On this day, then Minister of Defence, routines from the Air-Transport Groups 62 F-4F Phantom II aircraft enth Squadron in the Partner Air Forces to in. The new aircraft will assume sole re- Leipheim to Neuburg in 1961, the group ul- Theodor Blank, officially welcomed the first and 63 and their Transall C-160D transport operate the aircraft. sponsibility for airspace security over timately took on the name Fighter Wing 74. 2 Twelve Tornados featured pilots of the Air Force to the training divi- aircraft. Also in participation were two UH- A ceremony marking the event began Southern Germany from 2008. Colonel Uwe in the display sion at the airbase in Nörvenich. Later the 1D helicopters, five F-4F Phantom II jets and with two of the resident F-4F Phantom II Klein, Commander of Fighter Wing 74, con- 3 Fighter Wing 73 hosted the same year, further important agencies of a NATO E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft, all aircraft escorting in to land a twin-seat firmed: “Our new system will now increas- festivities the Air Force were set up in Cologne, combining to showcase the awesome capa- Eurofighter Typhoon and a four-ship forma- ingly be seen in the skies over Neuburg.” Fürstenfeldbruck, Erding and Kaufbeuren. bility of one of Europe’s major Air Forces. 4 Dr. Jung and Gen. Stieglitz tion of single-seaters, the fins of each With Eurofighter Typhoon, Germany, attended the anniversary To mark these historic occasions, Speaking at the event, the Minister of adorned with the Wing crest. Upon his arrival along with programme partners Italy, Spain throughout 2006 the German Air Force Defence, Dr. Franz-Josef Jung, accompanied in the back of the twin-seat variant, Lieu- and the United Kingdom, are strengthening 5 Eurofighter Typhoon will replace have hosted several events celebrating their by the Chief of the German Air Force, Gen- the F-4F in the German Air Force tenant General Aarne Kreuzinger-Janik, the interoperability and effectiveness of Eu- 50 years of operations. In August, the festiv- eral Klaus-Peter Stieglitz, praised the spirit Commander-in-Chief, Air Force Command, ropean Armed Forces. Commenting on the ities landed in Rostock-Laage where, hosted of the Air Force personnel, and stated that handed over a symbolic logbook to the Wing aircraft’s arrival at Neuburg, Major General In 1964, the squadron converted to the 1 by Fighter Wing 73 “Steinhoff”, the crews of “teamwork is the most successful guidance Commander Colonel Uwe Klein and stated: Thomas Gericke, Commander of the 1st Air F-104 Starfighter weapon system, providing squadrons from across the Air Force put on concept”. Coinciding with the anniversary “This fighter aircraft will be the backbone Force Division, hailed Eurofighter Typhoon the wing with one of the most elegant air- a dazzling air display featuring aircraft event, Dr. Jung was also on hand for the of the air force for decades. It will shape the as “an excellent example of the successful craft types. In 1974, the F-104 was replaced from the past, present and future from right opening of the Deployable Control and Re- air force like no other.“ cooperation of European States in industrial by the F-4F Phantom II, thereby ensuring across the German Air Force. porting Centre, a highly-sophisticated mobile The first four aircraft were flown in from and armament policy”, while adding that that, on the introduction into service of the Eurofighter Typhoon played a central unit that provides the force commanders Rostock-Laage, home to Fighter Wing 73 the aircraft will “strengthen NATO’s and the F-4F, the German Air Force kept pace with role in the flying programme, with a total of with a comprehensive tactical overview of “Steinhoff”, and it was there that ground European Union’s capacity to act.” the dynamics of technological and capabili- six aircraft from both Fighter Wing 73 and the combat airspace, allowing them to guide personnel from Fighter Wing 74 readied the ty improvements, which is a must for an 2 the newly-formed operational unit of Fight- the Air Force operations even when deployed aircraft for flight, before the Wing pilots efficient and effective fighting force. er Wing 74 producing a formation aerial outside German borders. ferried their new weapon system to the History of Fighter Wing 74 Beginning with the F-86K, via the F-104G Neuburg Main Operating Base. and, up till today, with the F-4F Phantom II, Phillip Lee The attendance at the ceremony included The core of what was to become Fighter the programme of continual weapon system key military and political figures, plus rep- Wing 74 was formed by a group of the 10th upgrades to keep abreast of modern tech- resentatives from industry and media. Sec- Arms Training School in Oldenburg, with nologies reflects the willpower to maintain retary of State, Christian Schmidt, attending start-up operations carried out using the control over the steadily increasing demand on behalf of the German Ministry of Defence, F-86K all-weather aircraft. In 1960, the on capacity, staff, and material. This trend 3 hailed the arrival of Eurofighter Typhoon as Fighter Wing relocated from Oldenburg to will be continued with the introduction into a “crucial milestone”, and added “Today Leipheim, near Ulm, and was immediately service of Eurofighter Typhoon, the next marks a clearly visible step forward in the assigned the name Fighter Wing 75. The generation of aircraft to operate from modernisation of our Air Force, the aim be- number 75 indicates that the Air Force had Neuburg/Donau. ing to increase the operational capabilities Phillip Lee

The personnel of Fighter Wing 74 welcome the arrival of the new aircraft 12 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - in service - - in service - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 13

Pilot of Fighter Wing 73 preparing for flight at Laage

The Italian Air Force demonstrate an intercept mission, which is part of the responsibilities of the Quick Reaction Alert aircraft

Cornerstone of Air Force superiority In Service

Four of Europe’s major European Air Forces are already operating Eurofighter Typhoon. Armed with AMRAAM and IRIS-T, 4° Stormo Eurofighter Typhoon taking off Out of the 620 aircraft ordered in the from Grosseto Final assembly on the aircraft destined for the fifth is already in progress. With every Eurofighter Typhoon is set to replace the Umbrella Contract, 121 are destined for the accumulated in-service flight hour amassed by the Partner Air Force squadrons, this F-4F Phantom II, currently still in service Italian Air Force. These are to be split be- best-selling swing-role combat aircraft enhances its growing reputation as the corner- with the German Air Force, and MiG-29 air- tween four Wings. 4° Stormo, acting as the stone of European airpower for the 21st Century. craft, which have already been phased out, operational conversion unit, was the first to in the air-to-air role. By 2012, all legacy receive Eurofighter Typhoon and, with 5° weapon systems will have been phased into Stormo, 36° Stormo and 37° Stormo, based retirement, leaving Eurofighter Typhoon as respectively at Cervia, Gioia del Colle and The Eurofighter Typhoon design driver GERMANY the only aircraft in German air defence. Trapani, soon to follow, will give the Italian has always been a multi-role platform that The German Air Force is to adopt a single- Air Force an air superiority capability above will meet the exacting operational demands The German Air Force will take delivery type force structure, highlighting Eurofighter and beyond all perceived threats. of the Air Forces of Germany, Italy, Spain of 180 aircraft, to be divided across five Typhoon’s versatility as a multi-role platform. The two-type strategy will see F-35 re- and the United Kingdom. The true versatili- wings. Fighter Wing 73, based at Rostock- From 2007, work will begin within the Air ITALY place the AM-X and Tornado as the desig- SPAIN ty of the aircraft is reflected with the evi- Laage, were first to accept aircraft and are Force to introduce a multi-role variant into nated air-to-surface bomber aircraft of the dence that few new-generation fighters can the unit responsible for the operational con- the fleet structure so that by 2015, when Adopting the approach used by the United Italian Air Force. Operating both Eurofighter Mirroring the strategy of the Luftwaffe, start operational life with such a multitude version of Eurofighter Typhoon. All instructor the Tornado fleet has been reduced to 85 States, the Italian Air Force will operate two Typhoon and F-35 has been deemed the the Spanish Air Force will move from a of highly competent Air Forces. pilot training for type for the German Air aircraft, the ability of the German Air Force types of complementary multi-role fighters. most cost-effective solution by Italy in cov- force structure of two multi-role fighters, Force is conducted at Laage, which also in- to deliver on air-to-surface stand-off missions, Eurofighter Typhoon, in-service with 4° Stor- ering the two main aspects of future con- the Mirage F-1M and the F/A-18A “Hornet”, cludes the pilot training of the Austrian Air will not be diminished. The Chief of Air mo at Grosseto, with its optimisation for air flicts and threats. Although the role of to a single-type approach capable of covering Force who will take first deliveries of air- Staff, General Stieglitz, has commented to superiority, will replace both the F-104 Eurofighter Typhoon is air dominance, its all air combat operations. craft in 2007. Defense News (Sept. 2004) that: “The capa- “Starfighter” and F-16 as the single type in capacity for expansion into a versatile multi- The Spanish Air Force will take delivery Fighter Wing 74 began operations with bilities we put our clear emphasis on are the air defence role. Such is the belief of the role fighter means that the Italian Air Force of 87 Eurofighter Typhoon weapon systems, Eurofighter Typhoon in July this year. Oper- stand-off range, precision effect…flexibility Italian Air Force in the maturity of the will have the option of deploying Eurofighter to be directed to Wings Ala 11 and Ala 14 ating out of Neuburg/Donau, this unit is the and…the ability to operate in a coalition.” weapon system that they deployed two air- Typhoon on strike missions. Additionally, based at Morón and Albacete respectively. first to be dedicated to tactical flying, and is By 2025, the last of the Tornado aircraft craft on Quick Reaction Alert (SSSI) at the F-35 is not due to enter into service with Ala 11 is the dedicated operational evalua- responsible for the protection of the airspace will have been phased out, meaning that start of 2006. Additionally, Eurofighter Ty- Italy until 2015 at the earliest, by which tion unit, as well as bearing the responsibil- over Southern Germany. It is interesting to Eurofighter Typhoon will be the single fast- phoon has undertaken several high-profile point Eurofighter Typhoon will be fully inte- ity for pilot training and conversion to type. note that two of the five wings that will op- jet type in the German Air Force. With the missions including the protection of air- grated into the Air Force structure and will By the middle of the next decade, all Mi- erate Eurofighter Typhoon, Fighter-Bomber future integration of the Taurus weapon, space over the 2006 Winter Olympics in be able to offer air-to-ground capability rage F-1M aircraft will have retired, leaving Wing 31 and Fighter-Bomber Wing 33, will combined with Eurofighter Typhoon’s net- Turin. More recently, in October, the Italian should development schedules of F-35 en- Eurofighter Typhoon as the sole custodian be assigned to multi-role responsibilities, work-centric capability, the new look Ger- Air Force deployed four Eurofighter Typhoon counter any difficulty. of Spanish air superiority capability. The highlighting the confidence in the weapon man Air Force, spearheaded by Eurofighter aircraft to Decimomannu Air Base, Sardinia, aircraft’s built-in growth potential will see it system to deliver the full spectrum of com- Typhoon, will be fully equipped to deal with for a two week operational training exercise. develop into a full multi-role fighter and, Ready for take-off, a Eurofighter Typhoon of Fighter Wing 74 taxis out of the Hardened Air Shelter bat capabilities. The third air defence wing all predicted future and emerging threats. with the F/A-18A projected to be phased out equipped with Eurofighter Typhoon will be shortly after 2020, may well see its role Fighter Wing 71 in Wittmund. within the Spanish Air Force increased to Since July 2006, Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft have operated out of Neuburg/Donau cover air-to-surface strike missions.

above: the Spanish Air Force will take delivery of 87 aircraft

left: on the flight line at Morón Air Base 14 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - in service - - tranche 2 - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 15

left: 3 Sqn Typhoon loaded with external tanks and air-to-air missiles lifting off from RAF Coningsby

below: 3 Sqn are the third unit of the Royal Air Force to operate Eurofighter Typhoon Final Assembly begins on Tranche 2 Production Progress

Although the manufacture of long lead The front and centre fuselages of BS037, items for Tranche 2 aircraft had commenced a British single-seat aircraft and the first long before pen had been put to paper on from the second Tranche that will be handed the Supplement 3 Production Contract, the over to a Partner Air Force, have been deliv- first tangible evidence of the progress on ered to BAE Systems’ Warton final assembly the Tranche 2 programme was highlighted site from Manching and Salmesbury respec- in November with the shipping of major tively. BS037 will fly for the first time in components in preparation for the start of 2008 and will be handed over to the Royal final assembly. Air Force in the same year. Before this, however, the first Tranche 2 standard Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft will be Instrumented Production Aircraft Seven UNITED KINGDOM The front fuselage of BS037 has been delivered to (IPA7), which is scheduled to be moved to the Warton final assembly site, UK the final assembly rigs at EADS Military Air On appearances, the Royal Air Force is Systems’ Manching facility at the end of the ‘power on’ with IPA6 in late October, aimed set to follow a two-type approach for their year. The first flight of IPA7 is due in 2008 at mitigating aircraft-related build issues force mix. Eurofighter Typhoon, already in with the aircraft to be used for testing the such as hydraulics or fuel leakages. The operation with 17 Sqn, 29 Sqn, 3 Sqn and Block 8 capabilities together with IPA6 Stage One test will be followed up by the soon 11 Sqn, will be the primary air defence (British single-seat BS031), a Tranche 1 air- Stage Two testing early next year, as the platform, to be joined by F-35 for its optimised craft that will be upgraded to receive the team at Warton move to ensure equipment strike capability. Tranche 2 standard avionics. functionality ahead of the commencement 17 Sqn and 29 Sqn are the units respon- IPA6 has been undergoing initial tests at of the Tranche 2 certification programme. sible for bringing the aircraft into full oper- Warton, including the Stage One build-test ational service, the results of which are al- (B-test). The engineers at Warton achieved above: IPA6 (BS031) achieved “power on” in October ready evident with the formation of 3 Sqn as the first operational Eurofighter Typhoon below: IPA6 will undergo Stage 2 B-Testing squadron. All aircraft conversion and pilot early in 2007 training is conducted from the Main Operat- ing Base at RAF Coningsby, with RAF Leuchars also scheduled to receive aircraft From 2008 onwards, Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to operate in the deep strike role, a following the future formation of 6 Sqn. is set to be the sole air defence aircraft in compression due to the versatile capabili- the fleet with the Tornado ADV gradually ties of Eurofighter Typhoon on one side and being phased out of service. All 232 aircraft the increasing trend towards potentially bound for the Royal Air Force are to have deploying UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial multi-role capability, and the recently vehicles) in the strike role on the other side. signed “Austere capability” contract between the Eurofighter Consortium and NETMA, As Eurofighter Typhoon moves to the over the integration of the laser designator front line, the aircraft will play an increas- pod, will ensure that air-to-surface mission ingly more important part in combined op- availability is delivered. erations and, with its full swing-role capa- Royal Air Force planning indicates that bility, will be at the forefront of European the role of Eurofighter Typhoon is to be in- and NATO security policy well into the 21st creased more than initially envisaged. As Century. well as the air-to-air roles, the flexibility of the weapon system will see a far greater operational overlap with the F-35. In reality, this would leave just two exclusively F-35 front line squadrons in the Royal Air Force. The aircraft of 17 Sqn, seen here taking off from BAE Systems Warton, are responsible for bringing In numerical terms, this means just 16 F-35 Eurofighter Typhoon into full operational service 16 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - supplier - - supplier - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 17

The afterburner fuel control unit features components designed by Secondo Mona

The leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace equipments and systems

The most recent contracts won by Secondo Eurofighter Typhoon - Equipment Supplied Mona can be found in fixed wing or rotary Secondo Mona S.p.A. The fuel transfer pumps are a reliable and efficient wing configurations both for military and All Eurofighter equipments detailed below are now fully qualified with production deliveries of Tranche 2 well under way. part of the fuel system civil applications. FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS AND FUEL VALVES Located in Somma Lombardo, Italy, Secondo Mona S.p.A. are firmly established as an Messier-Dowty, a SAFRAN Group company, Fuselage Transfer Pump - Quantity per Aircraft: 2 This unit is designed to provide reliable and efficient pumping of the fuel out of a fuselage tank. industry leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace equipments and systems, the prime contractor for the Landing Gear It includes in a single package a double flapper, butterfly, Non Return Valve (NRV) and a removable Pressure Switch (PS). and are recognised for their consistently high levels of performance as a key supplier for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has selected Forward Wing Transfer Pump - Quantity per Aircraft: 4 This unit has the same function of the Fueselage Transfer Pump and is installed in the wings. to the Eurofighter Typhoon programme. Secondo Mona for the production of the External Tank Transfer Pump - Quantity per Tank: 2 A derivative from the Forward Wing Transfer Pump has been developed for the External Tanks. Drag and Side Brace Lock Link Assemblies. External Tank Refuel and Shut-off Valve - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 This unit is a Shut-off Valve, solenoid activated, designed to control fuel flow into In order to meet the forecasted production the External Tanks during pressure refuelling operation. Company Profile At the turn of the Millennium, the fourth rate and to adequately support the Pro- generation of Mona joined the family busi- gramme, Secondo Mona is investing in hu- AIR VALVES ness, with Dr. Riccardo and Dr. Claudia man resources as well as dedicated CNC Internal and External Tanks Pressure Regulating Valves - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 each type The Internal and External Tanks Pressure Regulating Their story begins in 1903 when Mr ready to lead Secondo Mona into its new machine tools and software. Valves are designed to guarantee an almost constant downstream value of the air pressure, in a wide range of upstream pressures and through flows. Secondo Mona opened a shop for the sale role of systems supplier. Enduring support Another important selection of Secondo Ground Connection & NRV - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 This unit is a pneumatic connection used to provide power to the Eurofighter Typhoon turbine and repair of bicycles and motorcycles. has been granted to Alenia Aeronautica for Mona, again by Messier-Dowty, is for the starter. It guarantees connection with ground cart coupling, for air supply, and prevents excessive leakage to the outside when the cart hose is not Attracted by the rising adventure of modern the entire fuel system and fuel rig of the ad- production of landing gear doorlocks and up- connected and the system is pressurised. aviation, he expanded into the repair and vanced jet trainer M346, as well as to Na- locks for the Bombardier Global Express, Power Take Off Shaft (PTO Shaft) - Quantity per Aircraft: 2 During usual operation the PTO Shaft transmits power: overhaul of aero-engines installed on the tional Aerospace Laboratories for the fuel CL300, CL604 and Q-300, and for the • From the gearbox of the Aircraft-Mounted Accessory Drive (AMAD) first aircraft flying out of the nearby system of the Indian commuter LTA Saras, Raytheon Aircraft Company’s Hawker 4000. • To the gearbox of the Engine-Mounted Accessory Drive (EMAD). Malpensa airfield. both systems are now being refined to pro- In addition to the long lasting coopera- During starting operation the PTO Shaft transmits power: In 1923, Secondo Mona was awarded the duction configuration. tion with Alenia Aeronautica for the fuel • From the gearbox of the EMAD Albert Moulet quality certification for the 2003 was a very important year for the system equipments of the tactical transport • To the gearbox of the AMAD. design & production of on-board fuel equip- entire Aerospace world with the Celebrations aircraft G222, the new C27J is now also ment. The company would go on to make of the Wright Brothers’ First Flight and so it equipped with Pressure and In Flight Refu- HYDRAULIC and ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS important contributions to the famous long- was for Secondo Mona with their own cele- elling Systems including a special-to-type Onboard Cockpit Ladder System Actuator - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 The OCLS Actuator is used to lock and release the door of the pilot’s ladder distance flights achieved during the follow- brations for their First Centennial. weak-link for the refuelling nozzle. compartment of the aircraft. The unit provides position retaining for door lock in absence of power supply. ing years. Over the last five years Secondo Mona Another pressure refuelling system Airbrake Actuator - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 In a worksharing partnership with Liebherr and Goodrich Actuation Systems, Secondo Mona produces The Secondo Mona actuators can be found Following his graduation in Aeronautical has been implementing a “continuous im- in the cockpit and airbrake mechanisms (with two fully separate lines, control panel a Kit of parts for the Airbrake Actuator that is then assembled and tested by Goodrich in the UK. Engineering from Zurich Polytechnic in provement” programme to drive down costs, and tank relief valves) is being designed Kit for the Brake Parachute Lock and Release Unit (BPLRU) - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 In a worksharing partnership with Flight Refuelling, 1931, Dipl. Ing. Bruno Mona, Secondo’s son, remove waste and increase efficiency and is mention within the industrial benchmarking and produced for the GROB G180 light jet. Secondo Mona manufactures a Kit of parts for the BPLRU that is then assembled and tested in the UK by Flight Refuelling. joined the company and immediately began now implementing since January this year a project International Best Factory Award. Secondo Mona has also been awarded a establishing cooperative agreements within “lean supply chain project” in which it will Today, their client base features some of contract by Goodrich Actuation Systems for LANDING GEAR EQUIPMENT the European aerospace community, which help, with the support also of the British the biggest names in the global aerospace the production of an Hydraulic Actuator for Secondo Mona manufactures the following equipments for Messier-Dowty helped them achieve maximum production Industry Forum, its top 12 suppliers improve directory, such as AgustaWestland, Euro- the F-35 programme and the first units have Landing Gear Telescopic Locking Stay (TLS) - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 The TLS is used to lock the Nose Landing Gear in the extended position. capacity in 1942 with over 1,000 people their working practices and become more copter, Goodrich, Safran, Parker Aerospace already been delivered. Nose Landing Gear Uplocks - Quantity per Aircraft: 1 The Uplocks are a locking device that automatically lock and release the Nose Landing Gear in employed. competitive. Cascading the knowledge will and Zodiac. Amongst the Eurofighter and On top of a variety of fuel, hydraulic and the Up and Down Positions. A post-war production suspension, from further support the company’s improvement Eurojet Partner Companies, Secondo Mona electromechanical equipment previously Nose Landing Gear Doorlocks - Quantity per Aircraft: 2 The Doorlocks are mounted on the airframe to provide automatic locking to secure the Nose the aftermath of World War II, was lifted in process contributing to its success in the can count on firm business relationships won on the NH90 helicopter, Secondo Mona Landing Gear bay doors in the closed position. 1950 and Secondo Mona was allowed to restart global market. with Alenia Aeronautica, EADS, BAE Sys- can now also equip the NH90 with a pres- Main Landing Gear Uplocks - Quantity per Aircraft: 2 The Uplocks are a locking device that automatically lock and release the Main Landing Gear in aerospace operations. The launch of the Secondo Mona’s strategy of cutting costs tems, Rolls-Royce and Avio. sure refuelling system for the Internal and the Up and Down Positions. F104G Starfighter programme in 1960 lead and increasing efficiency was rewarded External Auxiliary Tanks. Main Landing Gear Doorlocks - Quantity per Aircraft: 4 The Doorlocks are mounted on the airframe to provide automatic locking to secure the Main the company to establish close connections with Eurofighter’s nomination as Best Sup- The AgustaWestland Helicopters all fly Landing Gear bay doors in the closed position. below left: iron bird test bed for the with U.S. companies, and to the acquisition plier with 100% schedule adherence on the Eurofighter Typhoon fuel system with Secondo Mona products and the most of production licences and agencies. deliveries of Tranche 1. Academically, the recent achievements are a Fuel Manifold ENGINE EQUIPMENT below: the air valves are a key regulatory During the 1970s, Bruno Mona’s sons, company recently received a special (combining engine shut-off and cross-feed In addition to the equipment installed on the aircraft Secondo Mona also works on the EJ200 engine that powers the Eurofighter Typhoon. feature on the aircraft Dr. Roberto and Dr. Renato, entered the valves and pressure transducers), designed Afterburner Fuel Control Unit (ABFCU) - Quantity per Engine: 1 The ABFCU is an engine driven integrated unit, combining fuel pumping and metering company and worked for the development of and qualified for the AW139 helicopter, and to the reheat (afterburner) section of the EJ200. In a worksharing partnership with Goodrich Engine Control Systems, Secondo Mona manufactures a kit of important contributions to the newly-born the Free-Wheel Actuator, designed and qual- parts for this unit. Secondo Mona also assembles and tests 50% of all units while the other 50% is being performed by Goodrich in the UK. Tornado MRCA programme. It is during the ified for the AW149 helicopter. Afterburner Fuel Shutoff and Distribution Valves (ABSODV) - Quantity per Engine: 11 The ABSODV is a shut-off fuel valve used in the afterburner 1980s that they grew into developing appli- Secondo Mona intends to be a key indus- fuel system of the EJ200 in order to cut the fuel supply to spray-bars, in case of afterburner not operative, as well as guaranteeing uniform distribution of cations for Land and Naval programmes, trial leader for years to come in support of fuel among spray-bars when afterburner is engaged. In a worksharing partnership with Goodrich Engine Control Systems, Secondo Mona manufactures while the 1990s played witness to Secondo the Aerospace industry. 33% of all valves that are then assembled and tested in Germany by Goodrich. Mona stepping up to meet the challenges of Fuel Coolant Oil Cooler (FCOC) - Quantity per Engine: 1 In a worksharing partnership with HS Marston, Secondo Mona manufactures the Engine and the Eurofighter Typhoon programme, while BSc. Riccardo Mona Hydraulic Oil Section that make up the FCOC. This unit is assembled and tested by HS Marston in the UK. acquiring new technical competencies in Secondo Mona S.p.A. hydraulics and electro-mechanics. 18 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - eurojet - - eurojet - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 19

The innovative Digital Engine Control and Monitoring Unit (DECMU) EJ200 - An Intelligent Engine

The EJ200 engine powering the Eurofighter Typhoon features from Tranche II a further Monitoring System element DECMU Benefits The DECMU system has been developed step in engine control and monitoring technology, integrating all elements necessary by the European Military Engine Consor- for Digital Engine Control and Monitoring into a single unit (known as DECMU) as well as The health monitoring system element of The EJ200 engine enhancement for tium EUROJET Turbo GmbH, led by the Ger- incorporating potential for future enhancements. The EJ200 DECMU combines the func- DECMU includes features such as individual Tranche 2 in the form of the Digital Engine man company MTU Aero Engines in part- tionality of the engine mounted Digital Engine Control Unit (DECU) and the aircraft component life usage, continuous vibration Control and Monitoring Unit provides bene- nership with AVIO, ITP, Rolls-Royce and mounted Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU). and oil debris monitoring, and event reporting. fits in terms of cost, mass and reliability. European hardware suppliers. The whole engine is designed for on- Fulfilling at least the same control system The EUROJET Technical Director, Mark condition maintenance and low life cycle design requirements, the DECMU provides Thomas, stated that “DECMU is an exciting Control System element The digital electronic control system, as costs, which is supported by this technology. the following system benefits: development in engine control and health part of the electronic sub system, processes Data is collected, stored and processed monitoring technology, offering consider- The full authority Digital Engine Control all inputs from the engine sensor data and on-aircraft within the DECMU to produce • Reduction in mass by 3 kg, volume by able benefits over other systems and ensur- and Monitoring Unit is engine-mounted for aircraft inputs, in order to control the hydro- information on the status of engine life us- 5 litres (equivalent per engine) ing that the EJ200 remains at the leading accessibility and is a twin-lane, fault tolerant mechanical elements of the system. All signal age, condition, incident status and testability. • Increased computing power by 20% using edge of military aircraft propulsion’’ system linked to the aircraft flight control conditioning of the engine sensors used for The data is downloaded to a Ground Support advanced computer technology With this advanced and innovative Con- system. It constantly monitors the functional control purposes is carried out by the DECMU. System (GSS) after flight for further detailed • Improvement in Reliability, trol and Monitoring System, the EJ200 pow- status of the engine and allows precise, analysis. Maintainability, Logistics by using less erplant sets new standards in military responsive and safe control at all times. line replaceable units engine technology, supporting both current • Increased component standardisation, and future capabilities of the Eurofighter higher utilisation of digital technologies, Typhoon. reduced obsolescence risk • Simplification of aircraft interface (single aircraft/engine interface) • Simplified handling of engine health monitoring data (EMU becomes integral above: improvements in engine reliability and maintenance mean increased aircraft availability to DECMU) for the Air Forces • Production solution for thrust vector control and future enhancements below: a Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon roars skyward with EJ200 engines on full reheat • Increased functionality

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DA4 played a key role in radar testing

The Main Development Contract draws to a close Major Programme Milestone

It was announced at the start of 2006 that year, with the acknowledgement of its price- DA7 The Italian DA3 was at the leading edge of gun the final chapter of the Main Development clearance trials less contribution to the Tranche 2 and the Contract had commenced. As we reach year future capabilities programmes assured. The seventh Development Aircraft is a key end, the fleet of Development Aircraft are player in armaments clearances having car- approaching their final flight activities Achievements ried out the majority of first-firing exercis- which, when completed, will move the air- • First supercruise flight es. With retirement scheduled for mid-2007, craft into retirement status, and bring to an • First AMRAAM guided firing DA7 is still playing a significant role in nav- end a major chapter in the life of Eurofighter • First in-flight DASS operation igation and avionics testing and, before Typhoon. Development Aircraft One (DA1) • Longest flight for a Development Aircraft eventually completing its final flight next was retired in December 2005 and, with – 262 minutes year, will potentially claim the flights- four more of the test fleet to finish their • First night air-to-air refuelling with achieved record off DA2. assigned tasks by the end of the year, the external tanks maturity of the weapon system in terms of Achievements certified capability, and also programme • First missile firings – AIM-9L, AMRAAM, maturity, is unquestionable. DA5 ASRAAM, IRIS-T • First external tank jettison

DA2, shown here with smokewinder pods, The second of the two German Development • First supersonic weapon firing with regularly thrilled the crowds at the Farnborough Aircraft, the single-seat DA5, having also AIM-9L International airshow been fitted with the Captor radar, assisted • First flare (DASS) firing DA4 in the field of avionics testing. This • First in-flight refuelling from Italian DA2 lift-off in June 1996, the aircraft racked up Eurofighter Typhoon also underwent up- B-707 tanker over 500 flying hours and, as the only sin- grades to be able to develop the Tranche 2 DA2, the “black” Eurofighter Typhoon, caught gle-seat development aircraft to be fitted DA7 accounted for the majority the imagination for many reasons, and not with the Mauser cannon, DA3 was utilised of missile first-firings just on its appearance. The edge-of-envelope for many firing clearance tasks. With all work carried out by DA2 gave this aircraft pre-assigned tasks complete, DA3 is awaiting the privilege of being the only Eurofighter final approval before settling in to a well- Typhoon in the fleet to be fitted with the anti- earned retirement. spin gantry. A sign of impending retirement was recognised through the removal of this Achievements safety device at the end of August and, after • First supersonic flight with having accounted for over 600 flying hours EJ200 engines on behalf of the development fleet, DA2 will • First EJ200 re-light flight go into retirement with the accolade of “job • First supersonic flight with external well done”. stores (2 x 1,000l tanks) • First in-flight gun firing Achievements • First pit-drop tests with air-to-ground • First ‘carefree handling’ flight weapons avionics capabilities and, with around 600 The EADS-operated DA5 helped develop the • First Eurofighter Typhoon to achieve flying hours to its credit, will join DA1 in Tranche 2 avionics capabilities Mach 2.0 retirement at EADS Military Air Systems’ • First supersonic flight to deploy towed DA4 Manching site towards the end of the year. With their place in Eurofighter Typhoon decoy folklore assured, the Development Aircraft • First aircraft to reach 55,000ft The first of two twin-seat aircraft, this BAE Achievements fleet, although a different animal in compar- (contracted envelope ceiling) Systems-based Eurofighter Typhoon was • Aircraft flies 1,000th flight for the ison to the Series Production Aircraft in • Completion of Automatic Low Speed actually the last of the Development Aircraft Eurofighter Typhoon fleet service with the four Partner Air Forces, Recovery testing to take flight. However, as the first test air- • Radar assessment flight against will go into retrirement having helped craft to be fitted with the Captor radar, DA4 20 targets shape the capabilities that have made has been the leader in the development of • First High Velocity Vector Roll completed Eurofighter Typhoon the world’s best-sell- DA3 the avionics suite in Tranche 1 and at the during aerial display for ILA Berlin ing swing-role combat aircraft. leading edge of Tranche 2 avionics testing. airshow The third Development Aircraft, the Alenia Over 450 flights later, plus the highest aver- • First flight with an active IRIS-T Aeronautica-operated DA3 was at the fore- age flight time of the development fleet, • First aircraft to visit potential customer front of armament activities. Since achieving DA4 will go into retirement at the end of the Nation - Norway 22 3 - 2006 eurofighter review - aircraft assistance - - retrofit - 3 - 2006 eurofighter review 23

Aircraft-assisted flight on Eurofighter Typhoon Start of Major Retrofit for early Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft Automatic Assistance Fleet Wide Capability

Twin-seat Block 1 aircraft will be the last to go through the Retrofit 2 programme

For a weapon system with such a complex the flight control system will take over, re- But there is more than just safety au- Ensuring a fleet-wide Block 5 Final Opera- flight control system, it should come as no covering the aircraft to stable flight, before tomation on Eurofighter Typhoon. There is tional Capability (FOC) standard for the surprise that some onlookers have described handing control back to the pilot. automation of a kind that actually increases Eurofighter Typhoon operators, in combina- Eurofighter Typhoon as being “fully auto- Another important automatic safety the flying performance of the aircraft. The tion with the in-step capability insertion matic with manual override!” The design of feature of Typhoon is the Disorientation Carefree Handling capability of Eurofighter philosophy that drives the Eurofighter Eurofighter Typhoon is such that it enables Recovery Facility (DRF). Should the pilot Typhoon translates from automation in the Typhoon programme, requires a pre-planned the pilot to concentrate on the tactical tasks, become spatially disoriented, he simply flight control system. For example, a pilot retrofit and upgrade timetable for the earli- safe in the knowledge that the weapon sys- presses the DRF button, whereby the flight will attempt a manoeuvre in the form of a er Tranche 1 aircraft. In November, the first tem itself provides a safety net to recover control system will take over the aircraft, movement of the stick, which the flight con- of the 115 aircraft that constitute Blocks 1, 2 the aircraft should the flight envelope be bringing it to a wings level, slightly climbing, trol system translates into optimum control and 2B of Tranche 1, entered the Retrofit breached. medium speed position, until such time as surface movements, always ensuring the Programme R2 in order to upgrade them to There are a number of automatic recov- the pilot is spatially re-aware. The FCS aircraft is kept within the flight limits with- the Block 5 standard and maximise Eurofighter ery features within the Eurofighter Typhoon releases control as soon as the pilot recom- out the need for the pilot to consider the Typhoon capability at a fleet level. flight control computers that restore the air- mences aircraft manoeuvres. majority flight limitations for himself. An upgrade management philosophy is craft to stable flight in the unlikely event of The system health of Eurofighter Typhoon Additionally, there is the Autopilot func- in place to combine Eurofighter Typhoon pilot disorientation. Perhaps the most pro- is continuously monitored on the pilot’s be- tion. Similar to most fighter aircraft, the capability upgrades with routine scheduled minent feature is the Automatic Low Speed half using C-BIT (continuous built-in test) autopilot allows for “hands-off” flying, so maintenance to enhance overall fleet avail- Recovery (ALSR) system. This was introduced technology. It is a form of aircraft “house- that the pilot can devote increased amounts ability. With ongoing development on Tranche as a safety feature to eradicate any “too keeping” that will only alert the pilot should of time to other tasks, such as data analysis. 1 and Tranche 2 aircraft, maintenance slow” worries. Should the aircraft deceler- a problem be recognised and, even then, only The autopilot system also has the ability to ate to undesirably low speeds, the flight if he either needs to know about it, or he be continuously reprogrammed as the situa- Following on from Block 2B aircraft, requirement. R2 is scheduled to upgrade all control system will initiate a warning to the needs to take action. No alert = no problem! tion changes in-flight. Block 2 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, cur- Tranche 1 aircraft to the Block 5 FOC stan- pilot and wait for a manual recovery action This means that the pilot can fly Eurofighter These systems combine to give maximum rently operating with the initial air-to-air dard by early 2012. or manoeuvre. In the event of a no-response, Typhoon with total focus on the mission. performance with maximum safety. The capability, will be upgraded. Finally, early The R2 programme is paving the way for high workload situations of the single-seat Block 1 aircraft (all of them twin seaters) future upgrades to Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 pilot demand total confidence in the aircraft will enter retrofit, after which the Return To aircraft with an option in the medium term systems, and Eurofighter Typhoon delivers. Works Programmes in place with the to upgrade Tranche 1 to Tranche 2 capabili- Eurofighter Partner Companies will deliver ty standards as required by the Partner Air a ratio of single seat and twin seat aircraft Forces and Austria. to satisfy each Nation’s operational

philosophies and Capability Insertion Up- left: The first aircraft have grade planning will need to be integrated to already been entered into the Retrofit 2 programme keep all aircraft to the same standard, The Retrofit 2 work will coincide with whilst retaining high fleet availability. scheduled maintenance timetables The first non-Block 5 aircraft to have be- gun the upgrades to FOC standard is BS021, the 21st single seater of UK production. Only a few days later, German aircraft GS019 joined the programme. Both are Block 2B aircraft with a functionality standard representing the full air-to-air functionality. Block 5 includes this plus the enhanced carefree handling air-to-ground capability to drop laser guided bombs. Priority in the R2 programme is on the upgrade of Block 2B aircraft, as less work is required to bring these aircraft to the higher performance level. By the end of 2007, the combination of Block 5 new aircraft deliveries and upgraded R2 aircraft will enable The Eurofighter Typhoon flight control system is fully-equipped to aid the Partner Air Forces to meet their NATO the pilot should the aircraft depart from safe controlled flight commitment goals. programme news and features issue 3 - 2006 eurofighter review

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