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EUROFIGHTER VS. RAFALE: COST-EFFECTIVE MILITARY AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT ANALYSIS

April 18, 2024
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In the intense competition for India’s substantial Medium Multi-Role Fighter
Aircraft (MRFA) procurement, Airbus is aligning itself with the latest iteration
of the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Tranche 5 variant. This strategic move positions
Airbus to vie for a share of the 114 jets India seeks to acquire.

Distinguished by its cutting-edge E-Scan active electronically scanned array
(AESA) radar, the Block 5 Eurofighter offers unparalleled situational awareness
and target-tracking capabilities critical for modern aerial combat. Augmented by
advanced defensive measures and a human-machine interface (HMI) aimed at
optimizing pilot effectiveness, the Eurofighter stands out among its rivals.

Yet, Airbus remains proactive in its pursuit of excellence. The Tranche 5 model
integrates components from the ongoing Long Term Evolution (LTE) package,
focused on advancing mission systems, pilot interfaces, operational flexibility,
and engine performance.

The Eurofighter’s avionics are undergoing a significant overhaul, incorporating
state-of-the-art hardware and software to maintain its status as a premier
combat aircraft. These advancements not only enhance the Eurofighter’s
capabilities but also contribute to Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS),
where the Eurofighter is expected to play a pivotal role.

Beyond its technological prowess, the proposed Indian variant of the Eurofighter
will be equipped with a formidable array of air-to-air missiles, including
AMRAAM, ASRAAM, IRIS-T, and AIM-9L, alongside the capability to carry various
laser-guided bombs, ensuring adaptability across diverse battlefield scenarios.

Furthermore, the Eurofighter’s capabilities extend to long-range missions, with
certified external fuel tanks for supersonic flights and air-to-air refueling
compatibility with multiple tanker types, ensuring extended operational range
and mission endurance.

The Rafale maintains its cost advantage over the Eurofighter, despite the
latter’s advanced features, forward-looking design, and battle-proven armament.
While the Eurofighter lost out to the Rafale in the previous MRCA tender
primarily on price, its technical prowess remains undisputed. This cost
disparity between the two aircraft stems from differences in design philosophies
and production strategies adopted by their respective manufacturers.

The Eurofighter Typhoon’s collaborative multinational development involving
companies from the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, while advantageous in certain
aspects, often leads to increased costs due to the complexities associated with
coordinating production across diverse industrial policies and practices.
Furthermore, the Typhoon’s emphasis on air superiority necessitated the
integration of high-end, albeit more costly, technologies.

Recent attention has been drawn to the Eurofighter Economic Impact Assessment
report, conducted by Strategy&, a branch of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). This
report outlines a “growth scenario” projecting potential sales of up to 287 new
aircraft, including contracted but undelivered planes. Released by the
Eurofighter consortium, the report envisions the sale of additional versatile
combat aircraft to both exporting nations and consortium partners.

The report emphasizes the critical need for additional domestic and export
contracts to sustain production rates across final assembly facilities located
in Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. PwC estimates that, apart from the already
planned Quadriga and Halcon I/II purchases for Germany and Spain, respectively,
additional sales from partner and export nations will be necessary.

As competition for India’s MRFA contract intensifies, Airbus remains resolute in
positioning the Eurofighter as a formidable contender in modern aerial warfare.

John Miller


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 * Eurofighter Typhoon
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