| Tempest | |
|---|---|
| BAE Systems conceptual illustration | |
| Role | Sixth-generation jet fighter |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer |
|
| Introduction | Planned for 2035 |
| Status | Future concept |
| Primary user | Royal Air Force |
| Program cost | Initially £2 billion up to 2025 |
Tempest[1] is a proposed stealth fighter aircraft concept to be designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom for the Royal Air Force. It is being developed by a consortium known as "Team Tempest,"[2] consisting of the UK Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo S.p.A. and MBDA, and is intended to enter service from 2035 replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft in service with the RAF. £2 billion (approximately $2.66 billion) will be spent by the British government on the project by 2025.[3] It was announced by the British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on 16 July 2018 at the Farnborough Airshow as part of the Combat Air Strategy.[4] Tempest will be a sixth-generation jet fighter incorporating several new technologies.[5]
The RAF had a similarly named fighter in the Second World War which also followed a Typhoon.[6]
Capabilities[]
Tempest will be able to fly unmanned, and use swarming technology to control drones. It will incorporate artificial intelligence deep learning and possess directed-energy weapons.[7][8] Another piece of technology being designed into Tempest is so-called Cooperative Engagement Capability, the ability to cooperate on the battlefield, sharing sensor data and messages to coordinate attack or defence.[5] Tempest will feature an adaptive cycle engine and a virtual cockpit shown on a pilot's helmet-mounted display.[9]
See also[]
- Future Combat Air System
- Future of the Royal Air Force
- BAE Systems Replica
- Mikoyan MiG-41
- F/A-XX Program
- New Generation Fighter
References[]
- ↑ "Inside Tempest – the fighter jet of the future". https://www.techradar.com/news/inside-tempest-the-fighter-jet-of-the-future. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ Global, IndraStra. "RAF Tempest — The Changing Dynamics of Cooperation". ISSN 2381-3652. https://www.indrastra.com/2018/07/Farnborough-2018-Tempest-004-07-2018-0035.html.
- ↑ "UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet model" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2018-07-16. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44848294.
- ↑ "Britain to take leading role in next-generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy" (in en). GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/britain-to-take-leading-role-in-next-generation-air-power-as-defence-secretary-launches-combat-air-strategy.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "U.K. Introduces New Fighter Jet: The Tempest". 16 July 2018. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a22168844/uk-new-fighter-jet-tempest/. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "Hawker Tempest V Performance". WWII Aircraft Performance. http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/tempest/temptest.html. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ↑ "UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet to replace Typhoon". https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/16/uk-tempest-fighter-jet-typhoon-farnborough-airshow.
- ↑ UK military aircraft technology BAE Systems
- ↑ Farnborough: Tempest concept underscores UK fighter ambitions Flight Global
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