(HD) EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON IPA5 DEMO WITH FULL WEAPON LOAD – RIAT 2011 (airshowvision)
Airshowvision present the return of "The King" (albeit temporarily) to UK airshows, and how we have missed this aircraft . Here we see the very same aircraft which was displayed by Nat Makepeace at Farnborough 2010, but without the centreline tank. This is Bae systems Eurofighter Typhoon IPA5 in FGR4 configuration, with a mixture of air to air and ground attack munitions, ready for a swing-role mission. The pilot is Bae systems chief test pilot Mark Bowman, and he demonstrates just how capable this aircraft is when carrying several tons of weapons. This is more of a handling demonsration rather than a lightweight fighter display, but it is just great. Enjoy this because it might be 2012 before you see it at a UK airshow again . . ? In particular check out the sensational "head on rolling break", which is the best Typhoon manouver I have yet seen. This display was an award winner at the RIAT show, and was best UK participant in the show. Apologies for the naff camerawork – it was very windy!
