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[[File:Typhoon-cockpit-pano.jpg|480px|thumb|center|[[Howto: | [[File:Typhoon-cockpit-pano.jpg|480px|thumb|center|[[Howto: Make full spherical panorama|A full spherical panorama]] of the Eurofighter Typhoon cockpit]] | ||
==Flying the Eurofighter== | == Flying the Eurofighter == | ||
It should be noted that the current release of the Eurofighter Typhoon has an FDM which replicates the capabilities of the airframe to a realistic degree. What isn't yet included is the automated flight management system which computes the optimum surface positions based on pilot input and flies within safe limits for the aircraft, and more importantly, the pilot. The aircraft is capable of extremely high-G manoeuvres and pilots are advised to proceed with caution intitally (fortunately solved in the latest version of the FDM). | It should be noted that the current release of the Eurofighter Typhoon has an FDM which replicates the capabilities of the airframe to a realistic degree. What isn't yet included is the automated flight management system which computes the optimum surface positions based on pilot input and flies within safe limits for the aircraft, and more importantly, the pilot. The aircraft is capable of extremely high-G manoeuvres and pilots are advised to proceed with caution intitally (fortunately solved in the latest version of the FDM). | ||
==Features Under Development== | == Features Under Development == | ||
The Eurofighter Typhoon is an advanced 4.5th generation multirole fighter, and as such will be fitted with state-of-the-art flight and warfare technology. Examples include: advanced (for FG) communication capabilities, several Radar modes, Electronic Countermeasures, an extended autopilot with Auto Climb (inc. Auto Take-off), Auto Attack and Auto Approach capabilities, and numerous others. In addition, the current release is an experimental naval variant equipped for carrier deployment and recovery - it is likely that at some stage, there will be two Typhoon variants - one land-based, one carrier-borne - bundled in the same aircraft folder. | The Eurofighter Typhoon is an advanced 4.5th generation multirole fighter, and as such will be fitted with state-of-the-art flight and warfare technology. Examples include: advanced (for FG) communication capabilities, several Radar modes, Electronic Countermeasures, an extended autopilot with Auto Climb (inc. Auto Take-off), Auto Attack and Auto Approach capabilities, and numerous others. In addition, the current release is an experimental naval variant equipped for carrier deployment and recovery - it is likely that at some stage, there will be two Typhoon variants - one land-based, one carrier-borne - bundled in the same aircraft folder. | ||
==See Also== | == See Also == | ||
*[[Eurofighter Typhoon: Flight Manual]] - a manual written especially for the FG Typhoon. A work in progress. | * [[Eurofighter Typhoon: Flight Manual]] - a manual written especially for the FG Typhoon. A work in progress. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.eurofighter.com/ www.eurofighter.com] (Requires Adobe Flash) | * [http://www.eurofighter.com/ www.eurofighter.com] (Requires Adobe Flash) | ||
* [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/ef2000/ Eurofighter Typhoon] (airforce-technology.com) | * [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/ef2000/ Eurofighter Typhoon] (airforce-technology.com) | ||