The Typhoon was specifically designed as a 'bomb truck' as one of the aircraft it was always designed to replace was the Jaguar.
I imagine the reason why Storm Shadow isn't cleared yet despite being carried for a couple of years is down to financial cash - it can clearly lift the things so firing them shouldn't be a major issue once they're cleared. As I said, work has begun with the RAF to get Storm Shadow cleared, along with Brimstone and Spear with hopes to have them in service this year. Why would the RAF waste scarce money clearing weapons if they weren't going to be able to fire them without an aircraft upgrade which none of their aircraft currently have?
Why, in your opinion, would modifications to make an aircraft more maneuverable be needed to launch a cruise missile? It's hardly a dogfight weapon...
I've never said that Rafale should be taken lightly, only that the Typhoon was considered by professionals who's opinion I've read to be better at air-to-air. They also currently consider Rafale to be the better ground attack option although closer to its limits than the Typhoon is as things stand.
I imagine the reason why Storm Shadow isn't cleared yet despite being carried for a couple of years is down to financial cash - it can clearly lift the things so firing them shouldn't be a major issue once they're cleared. As I said, work has begun with the RAF to get Storm Shadow cleared, along with Brimstone and Spear with hopes to have them in service this year. Why would the RAF waste scarce money clearing weapons if they weren't going to be able to fire them without an aircraft upgrade which none of their aircraft currently have?
Why, in your opinion, would modifications to make an aircraft more maneuverable be needed to launch a cruise missile? It's hardly a dogfight weapon...
I've never said that Rafale should be taken lightly, only that the Typhoon was considered by professionals who's opinion I've read to be better at air-to-air. They also currently consider Rafale to be the better ground attack option although closer to its limits than the Typhoon is as things stand.