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Direct Hit For Typhoon
Dubai, UAE (SPX) Nov 14, 2007 The Typhoon Combined Test Team (CTT), comprising staff from BAE Systems and the RAF, has successfully completed the first mission to drop a laser guided bomb, scoring a direct hit at the Aberporth range in the UK. The trials aircraft, BT005, flown by Flt Lt Dave Bowlzer from 17 Squadron and BAE Systems test pilot Paul Stone, completed the first fully laser guided weapon release using the Litening III laser designator pod (LDP). The weapon dropped was an Enhanced Paveway II which was successfully guided onto the target to achieve the direct hit. This live weapon release follows a series of trial sorties with the LDP and dummy weapons to prove the mission and avionics systems. This significant achievement means that the team is some way ahead of the planned schedule to deliver a full precision guided air to surface capability in advance of Typhoon's expected Operational Employment date in mid 2008. Commenting on the achievement of this significant milestone, BAE Systems Typhoon Project Pilot Mark Bowman said: "The successful proving of this important capability, reaffirms the significant progress we are making in meeting the multi-role requirements expected of this cutting-edge aircraft. The planning and execution of the trial has set new standards for future co-operative trials activities in the UK. BAE Systems fully identifies with the value of combined trials and looks forward to supporting increasing levels of activity in this expanding area of flight test activity". Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com
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Arlington, Va. (UPI) Nov 13, 2007 Believe it or not, the Bush administration is run by smart, hardworking people who are committed to protecting the American Dream for future generations. You don't get a top job on the Bush team unless you are highly qualified, and you don't seek a top job unless you are highly motivated. So why do public opinion polls indicate that vast swaths of the electorate doubt the administration's competence or integrity? Well, it's partly because of Iraq and Katrina, and partly because of the biases harbored by many journalists. |
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