(Luft) Eurofighter 2000

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ein mögliches weiteres "upgrade" für die Tranche-2 EF sind die Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs)

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Finally there are the so called Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs). Unlike traditional external tanks which are fitted to a pylon CFT's are fitted to closely match the profile of the aircraft fuselage. Therefore CFT's have to specially designed for each fighter. They do however offer the potential to carry substantial amounts of fuel while minimising increases in drag and RCS and freeing pylons.
In line with the on-going enhancement program BAE Systems teamed with Australia's GKN Engage are leading development of the Eurofighter CFTs. The Typhoon will carry two tanks, each holding 1500 litres of fuel fitted to the fuselage above each wing. This additional tankage should increase the aircrafts range by approximately 25%. At present no in-service dates have been set but they should become available for Tranche-3 and perhaps even Tranche-2 aircraft. While the primary customer is the Royal Air Force the increase in range offered is highly beneficial to other potential customers, particularly Australia

diese ermöglichen gegenüber normalen Tanks eine Reichweitensteigerung von ~25%, außerdem sind so 2 weitere Aufhängepunkte für "schwere" Waffen verfügbar, da hier keine Tanks mehr mitgeführt werden