43 RAF Eurofighters upgraded to Tranche 1 Block 5 standard

BAE Systems has delivered the last of 43 Royal Air Force Eurofighters that were upgraded to the Tranche 1 Block 5 standard.

New capabilities include: installation of the forward looking infra-red (FLIR) system, enhancement of the air-to-air capability, introduction of an air-to-surface capability and the ability to use the laser designator pod for precision weapon delivery.

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