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Modelling => Ideas & Inspiration => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on July 17, 2018, 08:37:40 PM

Title: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 17, 2018, 08:37:40 PM
The mockup.

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/8C22/production/_102547853_mediaitem102547505.jpg)

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/u-k-unveils-new-tempest-sixth-generation-fighter-jet-to-replace-typhoon/

And the model:

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37365006_907982819388047_8697375616976027648_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=dae71f56705f54b866cae476ca11f88e&oe=5BCA4F33)
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: kitnut617 on July 17, 2018, 09:11:22 PM
Hmm ----

Just been reading about this below which some are calling the Tempest and the Typhoon replacement.
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: Daryl J. on July 18, 2018, 12:47:56 PM
Just so there's a small kit of one to display in a teapot.....
(Keeps day job out)
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 19, 2018, 04:18:28 AM
(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37295085_1758338094248722_7587110507782340608_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1bf441509dd4aeba5776c5277ea8ab60&oe=5BCFB0FC)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37389977_1758338127582052_6552675752028930048_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=307c65c7d88492bbbab4d13a339fb37a&oe=5BD8ADA4)
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: kitnut617 on July 19, 2018, 04:24:06 AM
Interesting, looks like they've used Tornado u/c
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: elmayerle on July 19, 2018, 05:04:20 AM
Quote from: kitnut617 on July 17, 2018, 09:11:22 PM
Hmm ----

Just been reading about this below which some are calling the Tempest and the Typhoon replacement.
Well, a Tempest as a follow-on to the Typhoon is definitely historical. ;)
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: Frank3k on July 19, 2018, 06:21:20 AM
So that's where the F-23 ended up...
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 20, 2018, 11:38:03 AM
Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 17, 2018, 08:37:40 PM

And the model:

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37365006_907982819388047_8697375616976027648_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=dae71f56705f54b866cae476ca11f88e&oe=5BCA4F33)

Tease!
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 22, 2018, 06:32:06 PM
Found on Facebook. Source unknown.

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39918035_857606634438695_8054381857002749952_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=0ff4401a5a89e9d5a8cb31d75a983446&oe=5BF043AD)
Title: Re: BAe Tempest 6th Generation Fighter
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 02, 2018, 04:54:55 AM
Amusingly they still think there is a need for a crew onboard...maybe to keep the pilot mafia happy.