BAE Systems Tempest
| Tempest | |
|---|---|
| |
| BAE Systems conceptual illustration | |
| Role | Sixth-generation jet fighter |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduction | Planned for 2035 |
| Status | Under Development |
| Primary user | Royal Air Force[1] |
The Tempest[2] is a proposed fighter aircraft concept that is under development in the United Kingdom for the British Royal Air Force and the Italian Aeronautica Militare (AMI).[3][4] It is being developed by a consortium known as "Team Tempest",[5] 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 and AMI. Two billion pounds will be spent by the British government on the project by 2025.[6]
On 19 July 2019, Sweden and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways of jointly developing sixth-generation air combat technologies.[7] Italy announced its involvement in Project Tempest on 10 September 2019, during DSEI 2019.[8] The Statement of Intent was signed between the UK participant bodies and Italian participant companies (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italy).[9]
Development
The Tempest was announced by the British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on 16 July 2018 at the Farnborough Airshow as part of the Combat Air Strategy.[10] Tempest will be a sixth-generation jet fighter incorporating several new technologies.[11]
The RAF had a similarly named fighter in the Second World War which also followed a Typhoon.[12]
Design
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.[13][14] 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.[11] Tempest will feature an adaptive cycle engine and a virtual cockpit shown on a pilot's helmet-mounted display.[15]
See also
- Future Combat Air System
- Future of the Royal Air Force
- BAE Systems Replica
- Mikoyan MiG-41
- F/A-XX Program
References
- ^ "Team Tempest". Royal Air Force.
- ^ "Inside Tempest – the fighter jet of the future". techradar.com. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ L'Italia sceglie il "Tempest", il caccia di sesta generazione che sostituirà gli Eurofighter Typhoon. Italy chooses the "Tempest", the sixth generation fighter that will replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. www.aerostoria.com accessed 23 September 2019
- ^ Sprenger, Sebastian (2019-09-10). "Italy joins Britain's Tempest combat aircraft program". Defense News. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
- ^ Global, IndraStra. "RAF Tempest — The Changing Dynamics of Cooperation". IndraStra. ISSN 2381-3652.
- ^ "UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet model". BBC News. 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
- ^ "Saab banks on Gripen upgrade in new UK-Sweden warplane alliance". Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- ^ "DSEI 2019: Italy joins Tempest | Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
- ^ "UK and Italian industry to partner on Tempest". BAE Systems. 2019-09-11.
- ^ "Britain to take leading role in next-generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
- ^ a b "U.K. Introduces New Fighter Jet: The Tempest". popularmechanics.com. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "Hawker Tempest V Performance". WWII Aircraft Performance. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet to replace Typhoon", The Guardian
- ^ UK military aircraft technology BAE Systems
- ^ Farnborough: Tempest concept underscores UK fighter ambitions Flight Global
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