§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the projected maximum offensive payload and range of the Eurofighter;[28022]
(2) what is maximum offensive payload and range of the Tornado GR7, the Tornado F3 and the Jaguar GR4. [28023]
§ Mr. SpellarThe table provides details of the maximum offensive payload for each of the aircraft types listed. The actual payload configuration will, of course, reflect the particular needs of an operation which, in turn, 661W would determine the range of an aircraft operating without air to air refuelling. The range figures quoted therefore represent a typical radius of operation.
Aircraft type Maximum offensive payload (Kg) Combat radius of operation (nm) Tornado F3 1,500 600 Tornado GR1/1A/4 4,500 550 Harrier GR7 3,000 500 Jaguar GR1A/3 2,900 400 Eurofighter 16,500 1750 1 Representative figures quoted by Eurofighter GmbH, the prime contractor responsible for development and production of the aircraft.