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Description
The BAE Systems Tempest is a proposed fighter aircraft concept that is under development in the United Kingdom for the British Royal Air Force and the Italian Air Force (AMI). It is being developed by a consortium known as "Team Tempest," 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.

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. It will be a sixth-generation jet fighter incorporating several new technologies, including stealth, optional manning, swarming drones, directed-energy weapons and hypersonic weapons.

The RAF had a similarly named fighter in the Second World War which also followed a Typhoon.

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. Italy announced its involvement in Project Tempest on 10 September 2019, during DSEI 2019.The Statement of Intent was signed between the UK participant bodies and Italian participant companies (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italy).

At the Farnborough Airshow (FIA Connect) in July 2020, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced seven new companies were joining the Team Tempest consortium: GEUK, GKN, Collins Aerospace, Martin Baker, QinetiQ, Bombardier and Thales UK, along with UK universities and SMEs. Together the companies will develop more than 60 technology prototypes and demonstration activities. So far the program has employed 1,800 and is expected to increase to 2,500 by 2021.
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. 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. Tempest will feature an adaptive cycle engine and a virtual cockpit shown on a pilot's helmet-mounted display. A generator that delivers "unprecedented levels" of electrical power has also been developed for the aircraft.

Specifications

Year: 2035
Status
In-Development
Crew 1
[ 0 Units ] :
BAe Systems - UK / MBDA - France / Leonardo - Italy
National flag of Italy National flag of Sweden National flag of United Kingdom Italy (possible); United Kingdom (planned); Sweden (possible)
- Fighter
- Interception
- X-Plane / Developmental
Length:
62.34 ft (19 m)
Width:
44.29 ft (13.5 m)
Height:
16.40 ft (5 m)
Empty Weight:
31,967 lb (14,500 kg)
MTOW:
55,116 lb (25,000 kg)
(Diff: +23,149lb)
2 x Rolls-Royce afterburning turbofan engines of unknown model and output power.
Max Speed:
1,553 mph (2,500 kph; 1,350 kts)
Service Ceiling:
50,853 feet (15,500 m; 9.63 miles)
Max Range:
1,988 miles (3,200 km; 1,728 nm)

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Description
The BAE Systems Tempest is a proposed fighter aircraft concept that is under development in the United Kingdom for the British Royal Air Force and the Italian Air Force (AMI). It is being developed by a consortium known as "Team Tempest," 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.

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. It will be a sixth-generation jet fighter incorporating several new technologies, including stealth, optional manning, swarming drones, directed-energy weapons and hypersonic weapons.

The RAF had a similarly named fighter in the Second World War which also followed a Typhoon.

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. Italy announced its involvement in Project Tempest on 10 September 2019, during DSEI 2019.The Statement of Intent was signed between the UK participant bodies and Italian participant companies (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italy).

At the Farnborough Airshow (FIA Connect) in July 2020, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced seven new companies were joining the Team Tempest consortium: GEUK, GKN, Collins Aerospace, Martin Baker, QinetiQ, Bombardier and Thales UK, along with UK universities and SMEs. Together the companies will develop more than 60 technology prototypes and demonstration activities. So far the program has employed 1,800 and is expected to increase to 2,500 by 2021.
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. 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. Tempest will feature an adaptive cycle engine and a virtual cockpit shown on a pilot's helmet-mounted display. A generator that delivers "unprecedented levels" of electrical power has also been developed for the aircraft.

Specifications

Year: 2035
Status
In-Development
Crew 1
[ 0 Units ] :
BAe Systems - UK / MBDA - France / Leonardo - Italy
National flag of Italy National flag of Sweden National flag of United Kingdom Italy (possible); United Kingdom (planned); Sweden (possible)
- Fighter
- Interception
- X-Plane / Developmental
Length:
62.34 ft (19 m)
Width:
44.29 ft (13.5 m)
Height:
16.40 ft (5 m)
Empty Weight:
31,967 lb (14,500 kg)
MTOW:
55,116 lb (25,000 kg)
(Diff: +23,149lb)
2 x Rolls-Royce afterburning turbofan engines of unknown model and output power.
Max Speed:
1,553 mph (2,500 kph; 1,350 kts)
Service Ceiling:
50,853 feet (15,500 m; 9.63 miles)
Max Range:
1,988 miles (3,200 km; 1,728 nm)

commission for dinomike123