Bad News: the Eurofighter Typhoon Is Obsolete
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The Eurofighter Typhoon, a prominent European military aircraft, is argued to be obsolete, sparking discussion on its capabilities and the implications for European defense.
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The Eurofighter Typhoon dominates anything Russia can throw against it. The F-22 and F-35 will never fight a Typhoon outside exercises.
A decade or two from now, there could be one Typhoon and 4-8 stealthy unmanned wingmen flying 100-200 km ahead of it. The Typhoon pilot would simply tell them what to do.
Harry J. Kazianis wrote yet another stupid "My daddy can beat your daddy article".
Flying a fighter jet is super fun. Becoming a fighter pilot is a privilege enjoyed by wealthy Saudi princes. They are, by far, the worst students at Pensacola, mastering only the basics of takeoff, landing, some flying, and the fundamentals of weapons and radar systems. They cannot hold their own, no matter what aircraft they fly.