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First tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon, built also by Alenia Aeronautica, has flown

Manching, Germany - Is the first flight of the "New" Typhoon

The first Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon has made its first flight at EADS Military Air Systems' site in Manching. Instrumented Production Aircraft Seven (IPA7) was piloted by EADS Test Pilot Chris Worning. The aircraft, a German single seat variant, represents the full Tranche 2 build standard and its first prominent task will be to accomplish Type Acceptance for Block 8, the first capability standard...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1084702
Rome, Italy, 01/17/2008 17:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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