In order to get the Typhoon to fly from a carrier...
...BAe would have to fit new undercarriage, reinforced folding wings, more powerful engines and flight controls, an arrestor hook complete with strengthened mounts, not to mention the necessary strengthened structure.
The end result would be heavier, more expensive and have less range than a carrier plane designed as such from the outset like an F-18 or Rafale. The Royal Navy has looked at buying Rafales, which could well be an option if the US decide to can the STOVL version of the F-35.
/nerd
(, Mon 30 Jul 2012, 21:03, Reply)
I forgot about the folding wings requirement.
well done sir.
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