News released from India today announced the arrival of the two German Eurofighter Typhoons who are in Bangalore to take part in the Indian MMRCA flight trials.
The press release from EADS Defence and Security states that “Experienced test pilots of the Indian Air Force will examine the Eurofighter Typhoon’s flight performance under specifically Indian conditions”. The pilots have already been through rigorous training in Germany beforehand in preparation for these flights.
As mentioned in our blog two days ago, the hot and high trials will test the aircraft under both desert and high altitude conditions in the Jaisalmer and Leh regions. Following the trials in India, the team will then move to Europe to evaluate the weapons systems and advanced sensors. “Exercises will include dropping precision guided munitions and launching air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles”.
The trials officially begin on the 22nd February and will move on to Europe in April. As ever, more details will follow when we have them.
