Typhoon with Paveway IV BAE Systems and Raytheon UK, recently completed a series of trials, demonstrating further enhancement of Euro...
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| Typhoon with Paveway IV |
BAE Systems and Raytheon UK, recently completed a series of trials, demonstrating further enhancement of Eurofighter Typhoon's air to surface role. The trials saw a successful release of Raytheon's Paveway IV precision guided bomb from Typhoon.
The trials demonstrated the latest Phase 1 Enhancements enables the full capability of the Paveway IV to be utilised on Royal Air Force Typhoon jets. Typhoon is capable of carrying up to 6 Paveway IV weapons.
The Phase 1 Enhancement programme includes the integration of new weapons including Paveway IV and EGBU-16 alongside integrating a Laser Designator Pod (LDP) onto Tranche 2 aircraft of the partner nations. It will further strengthen the Eurofighter Typhoon's position as a multi-role fighter aircraft.
Raytheon's Paveway IV is a highly accurate, precision guided bomb capable of significantly minimising collateral damage. The combat proven dual-mode guidance, together with height of burst and penetrating capability in one weapon system, enable the decision of target engagement to be made right up to the point of release.
It has been successfully integrated onto the RAF Harrier GR9/9A and Tornado GR4 fighter jets.
It will provide Typhoon pilots with the very best technology for operations with its all-weather,day and night precision capability.
